Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,812, James Emerson, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Emerson, James
NUMBER
S 34812.
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Massachusetts James Emerson
of Middlesex Co. in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Francis of the Regt commanded by Colonel Supper in the brigade line, for the term of nine months , from June 1779 to 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 day of October , 1819 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 of December 1819 and sent to Benjamin Merrill, Salem, Mass.
Restored to the Roll on the 6 day of May 1831 and notification sent to Hon E. Everett at Charlestown Mass. Pension commencing on the 6 of May 1831
Amount due on 4th of Sept. 1831. }
$ 38 76
{ Revolutionary Claims Acts March 14, 1818 May 1, 1831 1 month

31 5 26 = 6.70 8 106 131.76

Jas Emerson, private.
Private Not on roll YQ — 9 Months Supper Maps etc
Resg.
Stamitta

Declaration.
James Emerson, of South-Reading in the County of Middlesex in Massachusetts, cordwainer, aged years, on oath makes the following Declaration:
That on the 17 th July, A.D. 1779 he enlisted as a private to serve the term of nine months in the Continental Army: that he then marched according to orders to the depot at Springfield in Massachusetts and thence to Westpoint: that he was enrolled in Capt. Thos. Francis Company in Col. Tupper's Regiment in the Mass ts line and continued to serve all the term of his enlistment, after the expiration of which he was honorably discharged at Westpoint.
That he is now infirm and unable to work as he has hitherto been accustomed, and from his reduced circumstances in life is now in need of assistance from his country for support. He never had any pension.
witness
S. Putnam,
James Emerson
13. Oct. 1819

Judges Certificate.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Beeth: On this nineteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen the above named James Emerson comes before me Samuel Putnam a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State and in my presence subscribes and makes Oath to the aforesaid Declaration: - and it appearing to my satisfaction that the said James Emerson did serve at one period of the Revolutionary War the term of nine months of continued service in the Continental Army against the common enemy - that he is in reduced circumstances and now in need of assistance from his country for support - and that the said Thomas Francis and Joseph Hopkins are credible and disinterested witnesses. I herewith certify the proceedings in the case to the War Department.
Given under my hand the day and year above written
S. Putnam Just } S. J. Court of Mass } }

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss: Oct. 13 th 1819 I Ichabod Tucker Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State do hereby certify that Hon ble Samuel Putnam is a Judge of said Court: that Benjamin Dewitt Esq r is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex: that their respective aforewritten sig- natures are genuine: and that the Seal affixed is the Seal of said Court.
W m Ichabod Tucker Clerk

162. James Emerson
16106
Dec 1819 Not Entl

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MIDDLESEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Concord, within and for the County of Middlesex, on the second Monday of June A. D. 1820
Before the Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
WILLIAM WETMORE, and } Associate Justices
STEPHEN MINOT, Esquires, } of said Court.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, James Emerson resident in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 16,186 now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, James Emerson late a Private in the army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the thirteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and nine teen.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this fourth day of December one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War,”
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
Table with 2 columns: Description of estate items and their value in dollars and cents. Items include Real Estate, Personal Estate (household furniture), and cows and stock upon the farm.
Said Emerson is now indebted by note and account to sundry persons in an amount of $910 00
James Emerson
Said Emerson served in the Army of the Revolution in manner and form as appears by his

declaration and documents on file in the Secretarys office he is upwards of sixty years of age, was formerly a shoe maker, and received his real estate by devise from his father but conditioned to pay out numerous legacies, which at first setting out in life involved him in debt and which debt has been greatly increased by a large family much sickness therein and by being rendered quite unable to labour in consequence of a painful lameness seated in the right hip caused by rheumatism,
His present family consists of three daughters, the oldest about sixteen years of age and the youngest about twelve. they are all feeble, the oldest can nearly support herself the second has never been able to do much of any thing and the youngest can lend me but little assistance. If it had not been for the assistance I have received from my sons who are all of age and for the forbear- ance of my creditors, I should long since have been obliged to have disposed of all my property for the pres- ent means of support, I have endeavoured to dis- pose of some part of my estate to liberate me from debt but have been unable to sell it for any thing near its value in consequence of the scarcity of money and the difficulties of the times. James Emerson.

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Stephen Minot a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
" I, James Emerson do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. So help me GOD and that the said schedule & the statement hereto annexed are correct and true So help me God James Emerson
Middlesex ss. C. C. C. P. June Term, A. D. 1820
Then the abovenamed James Emerson took and subscribed the aforeswritten Oath before me,
Stephen Minot Judge of said Court.
I, ABRAHAM BIGLOW , Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is
seventy six dollars & fifty cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Cambridge, in said County of Middlesex, on this 20 th day of July 1820
Attr.
Abraham Biglow

The following is a true account of the Debts, which I James Emerson Junior of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts have paid for my father James Emerson of the same South Reading yeoman, together with the several times when the payments were made. (vch).
James Emerson to James Emerson Junior
   D. 1813. April 15 th } Paid William Emerson my Uncle 30 dollars it being part of a legacy which was due him from my said father James Emerson as Executor to the last will and testament of my Grandfather James Emerson late of said South Reading out of said deceased's estate — 30.00   June 23 d } " Same on same account (see his affidavit) — 40.00   August 2 d } " Timothy Kimmon a note he held against him. 28.47   To cash loaned him — — — — — 73.00   D. 1814. April 30 th } Paid for repairing his house Timothy Pool & others — 29.07   1815. July 24 th } " W m Nichols a note left in his hands as an attorney for collection in favor of Lilly Eaton since deceased, against him — — 31.08   May 1 st } " Danl Gould Esqr, (see his affidavit) — 21.00   D. 1816. May } " William Nichols a note left in his hands as an attorney for collection in favor of S & A. Eams against him balance of — — — 20.00   D. 1817. Febry. 17 th } " Widow Sarah Hay on a note she held against him 70.00   D. 1819. Febry. 5 th } " by an order from the Collector John Raynes Junior, his taxes — 14.00   March } " W m Nichols Esqr for cost of and continuing an action in the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Middlesex, March Term — — — 3.00   June } " Same for continuing same action of B. Yale against him at June Term — — — — — 3.00   October 13 th } " Balance due on B. Yale's Execution against him in the above action — — — — — -10.00   Amount carried forward — — — — — 312.64  

Amount bro't forward ————— $ 372.64
D. 1823. } Feby. 1 st } Paid Benjamin Swain a note he held against him ————— 6.63
D. 1825. } Octob 13 th } " Hon. John Hart six years interest on a note. he held against him for five hundred dol- lars dated 13 th October D. 1819. ————— 180.00 " " twenty four dollars more (see his affidavit) — 24.00
Nov 4 th — " Joseph Hartshorn a note given by him to Asaifal Smith dated Nov 4 th D. 1825 for 67.00 in who was then Treasurer of the Mount Moriah Lodge in South Reading for the use of said Lodge, & who after word transferred the same to the said Joseph Hartshorn his successor in the said Treasurer's office. (see Joseph Hartshorn's Deposition — 67.68
D. 1826. } Sept 13 th } " John Rayner Junior a note he held against him dated Sept D. 1824 for prin 127.40 and the interest two years 1829 142.75 (see said Rayner's affidavit)
D. 1827 } Sept 10 th } " Joshua Prescott Adm or  the estate of on Wm Nichols late of said South Reading deceased several small notes he held against him as Adm or as aforesaid ————— 191.89
Sept. 20 th " Six years interest on note originally given to Jonas Parker Jr dated June 30 th D. 1821. for $ 300.00 which has been since trans- ferred to Thomas Sweetser of Reading in said County of Middlesex who now holds the same ————— 108.00
" " Also 12 dollars more ————— 12.00
D. 1828 } May 17 th } — " Interest on two notes which Jeremiah Bryant of said South Reading held against him. One dated Feby 17 th D. 1814 for $ 92.20 another dated May 26. D. 1820 for $ 76.83 from D. 1821 to May 17 th 1828 ————— 70.98 (See Mr Bryant Affidavit.)
D 1829 July 28 th . " John Rayner, a note he held against him dated Feby. 29 th D. 1825. for prin. 43.87 & Int. to July 28 th D. 1829 65.83 50 43 see his affidavit, 995.00

Amount brought forward — — — — — $ 995.00
1829 July 30 th — 5
Paid Daniel Gould the balance due on his notes from him and took up my due bills given him for money paid for my said father on his said notes — 5.72
1005.72
August 31 st A.D. 1829
James Emerson Jr

I James Emerson Junior of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do depose and say that the account hereto annexed is a just and true account of Money paid on my father James Emerson's account at the several times therein stated out of money which I acquired by my own earnings and I further say that my father was generally very delinquent in the payment of his debts, and that he seldom paid any demand of any amount until they were either put in suit or assurances given him, that unless paid they would be put in suit. And I further say that in the year A.D. 1808, I became twenty one years of age, but I still lived with my father till the year A.D. 1813, paying him for my board and working at my trade which was that of a shoemaker and had been very good business during that time. That during that time from the year A.D. 1808 and before till A.D. 1813, he was much in debt and frequently embarrassed in meeting his payments. In the year A.D. 1813 my uncle Wm Emerson, a brother of my said father called on him for the payment of a Legacy which then became due from my father to my Uncle as executor to the last will of my grandfather James Emerson late of said South Reading deceased out of said deceased's estate. The said Legacy amounted to $88.40 cts. As my father had no means at that time to make such a payment, he applied to me, who by means of my industry and trade which had been for some time and was then good, had laid up a few hundred dollars out of my daily earnings, and had a little then at command. I on the 15 th day of April A.D. 1813 paid my said Uncle $30 - in part of said Legacy and on the 23 d of June next following I paid him $40 more and I believe my father paid the rest. On the 2 d day of August following Timothy Pinniman a trader in said South Reading called on my said father for the payment of a note he held against him, and threatened him with a suit if he did not pay it immediately. As my father could not pay it he was greatly distressed; and I knowing his situation, and that, if not paid, he would be sued immediately, went and got some money I then had on hand and told him if it was his request I would pay it. He appeared to be much gratified and desired me to do it. I then paid said Pinniman $88.47 3/4 it being the amount of said note, and took up said note. About the same time I also lent my father $13.00. On the 13 day of April A.D. 1814  1813 I paid Timothy Pool & others $29.09 cts for repairing his house. Silly Eaton's note of $31.08 cts I also paid on the 24 th day of February  April A.D. 1815, which had been left with an attorney for collection. Silly Eaton has since deceased, but I know the consideration of said note was for good sold him from his store in South Reading and which were made up of in his family. On the 1 st of March following I paid Daniel Gould Esqr $60.00, a considerable part of which money my father furnished and the remainder I made up but how much I do not now

recollect as I never made any charge of it. On the 1 st of May following I paid said Gould twenty one dollars more of my own money on my said father's account. In May 1816. T. & A. Evans left a note with Nichol the attorney for balance of which then due was $20.00. for collection which I paid at his request and took up said note. The origin of said note was for goods sold him from their store in South Reading and made use of in his family. In 1817. Feby. 17 th I also paid Widow Sarah Hoag a note of $70.00 she held against him. This note was given to her for services and Med- icine furnished him & his family by her husband Dr John Hoag late of South Reading deceased in his life time and I further say that all the other demands in the account annexed I paid for my father and of my own money at the several times therein stated. and from money which I had earned since I was 21 years of age. During the time I was making these advancements on my father's account, he often promised time to make me full in demerit for any disbursement I had already made or should make on his account. But promises were not money, and I clearly saw that he would soon be unable to pay me me, as he was running more and more in debt year by year. Yet he had not made nor was he making any provisions to pay or secure me. Finally I grew grew uneasy, as the profits of my trade had also become little or nothing owing to a change of times, I now had a family to support of my own and owing to what I had done and was then doing for my father I found that I was also growing poorer year I wanted therefore some compensation for what I had done. But this could not be done but by disposing of his estate which he had before mortgaged to Dr John Hoag for $500.00. The interest of which I had paid for several years. It was finally proposed that I should purchase it of him. To this we agreed. The consideration was eight hundred dollars. In this I was to include what I had already advanced and what I might hereafter advance in payment of his debts. It was then expected (for he had made no calculation how much he owed, nor had I cost or recored up the sums I had already paid for him) that about five hundred dollars would have paid all his debts ex- clusive of what was secured by mortgage which of course I expected to pay. This would have left due him about three hundred dollars for his future support. Upon such calculations loose as they were, a deed was given dated March 20 th A.D. 1816 and a bond executed of the same date. Pursuant to this arrange- ment I took possession of his farm & have held it ever since. My father is unable to do any work and having lost his wife has board with me ever since also. Since taking the farm I had never made any settlement with my father or knowing now we stood I have continued to pay debts for him, and have become bound for him to Jonathan Chapman of Boston for 100 dollars which my father has never paid nor will he ever do it

I have lately been looking over my accounts and the notes I have paid and taken up for him, and I have found to my great surprise that sum was much larger than I expected to have ever paid including what was due on the bond. It amounts to $1003.72 cents or $203.72 cents more than I was to give for his farm. And this too without computing any interest on money which I had advanced for him long before I took the deed. And Chapman Beld which I am bound to pay will make $303.72 cents more than I was to give for said farm. I further say that I have paid many small debts other than those named in the annexed account. Probably amounting to from $150: to 300 dollars more. Besides my exertions to take care of my father, a farm to support, and business of almost all kinds, particularly mine dull and unprofitable have greatly embarrassed my self. And I find upon examination that I am now not less than $1300.00 dollars in debt - the same being more than the value of the property I had of my father at being mortgaged as aforesaid. And all these debts originated on my father's account: and none of them were originally of my own contracting on my own account. And I now see that what I have already done almost deprives me of the power of furnishing him any further support: and I am fully satisfied that had it not been for my personal exertions to support him he must long ere this have been an object of State Charity. As to the interest money I paid on the the note Thomas Sweetser holds against my father I paid it partly to Jonas Parker Jr. the person to whom it was originally given and partly to said Sweetser at my father's request. The origin of said note was this. My father was owing Samuel Winn of said South Reading about two hundred dollars and the Parish in said town about fifty more. In the summer of 1821 said Winn called on my father, and demanded payment. My father told him he could not pay it. He had no money nor did he know where he could get any. Winn said he must and should have it. Soon after Winn called on me and told me that the money might be had of Jonas Parker Jr. with good security. I and Winn went and saw said Parker and made arrangement to get the money as soon as Parker got it. In a day or two afterwards Parker brought said money and my father gave him his note with such security as was agreed on. The money I took and paid Winn about 200 dollars for my father and took up his notes. I also paid John Gould Treasurer of the Parish in said town 50 dollars

and James Gould 20 dollars all of which was my father's debts. The remainder I do not now recollect what was done with it. I further say that my father now owes Jeremiah Bryant $179.17. Jonathan Chapman where I am bound with him 100 dollars and Shomer Sweetser 300 dollars Making a sum of $579.17 cts. besides what is in equity due me. And I further say not.
James Emerson
South Reading August 31. 1829
Midddent 18 August 31 st . 1829 Then the above named James Emerson Jr made oath that the above affidavit or statement of fact contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Merrill Just Peace
James Emerson Jr Affidavit

I, Joseph Hopkins, of Reading in the Middlesex County of ESSEX, in the COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU- SETTS, aged 54 years, do on solemn oath testify and depose, as follows:—
That on the seventeenth day of July, A.D. 1779, James Emerson, and myself, who then both lived in Reading, en- red to serve as privates in the Continental Army: we then marched to Springfield and thence to Westpoint and we were both enrolled and served out our term of enlist- ment and were both discharged on the seven- teenth day of April, A.D. 1780 at Westpoint.
Joseph Hopkins
I further say that we both served in Capt. Thomas Francis' Company in Col. Tupper's Regiment in the Mass'tts line the above term of nine months.
Jos Hopkins
Yseffs: Sept. 15. 1819 Then the abovenamed Joseph Hopkins, a credible and disinterested witness, subscribed and made oath to the above before me
Brigham Merrill Just. Peace

I, Thomas Francis Esq r of Salem in Massachusetts, on oath testify: That I was a Captain in Tupper's Continental Regiment in Mass tts line during the years 1779 & 1780: and I recollect that James Emerson, now of South Reading, served as a private in my Company as a nine months' man from July, 1779 to April, 1780. He was honorably discharged at Westpoint.
No o Sirenia.
Witness: Sept. 15 th 1879 Then the abovenamed Thomas Francis, a credible and disinterested witness subscribed and made oath to the above before me
Brigham D. Merrill Just. Peace.

To all; whom, this may concern, me, the Subscribers, Electors of the town of Lanch. Reading, do hereby certify,
That James Emerson, the bearer hereof, of South-Reading aforesaid, and a claimant for the bounty of Congress for his services in the Revolutionary Army, is in indigent circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. Dated at South-Reading Sept. 11. A.D. 1819.
John Gould Wm. Nichols. } Selection of Reading.

I Abraham Biglow, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Middlesex, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do certify that Joshua Prescott is a Justice of the peace within and for said County, duly appointed and qualified. ~ And that his name set to the several certificates, subjoined to the eleven affidavits hereto annexed is his own proper signature. ~
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this third day of September in the year 1829.
Abraham Biglow

Deposition of Jeremiah Bryant

I Jeremiah Bryant of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth wealth of Massachussetts Gentleman of lawful age do testify and say that I hold a note against James Emerson of the same South Reading date Feb. 17 th 1814 for 92 dollars and twenty cent. and interest paid to May 17 th 1828. Also one other note against said Emerson dated May 26 th 1820 for 76. dollars and 83 cts. on which the interest is paid to May 17 th 1828. The interest on both notes has been paid me by James Emerson for ever since 1821. The consideration of said notes was done for blacksmith work done for him for twenty five or thirty years I used to settle with him generally yearly and take his notes, and having a number of small notes on hand for work they were taken up at the times the above said notes were given and those taken in their stead. The principal and interest now due is not far from 180 dollars and is still unpaid Jeremiah Bryant
South Reading.
July 28 th 1829
Middlesex ss. July 28 th 1829. Then the above named Jeremiah Bryant made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained. before me Joshua Root Justice of the Peace

Deposition of William Emerson

I William Emerson of Woburn in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts bondswain of lawful age do testify and say That James Emerson of South Reading in said County was on the tenth day of January A D 1809 appointed Executor to the last will and testament of my father James Emerson of the same South Reading and in which said will said Executor was ordered to pay me a legacy of 80 dollars and 40 cts which was to be paid in four years from the testators decease who died in Nov- 1808. for which said Legacy James Emerson the said Executor gave me his promissory note dated April 10. 1809 pay able on or before the 25 th day of November 1812, That on the 15 th day of April 1813. James Emerson Jr of the same South Reading a son of the Executor aforesaid paid me thirty dollars as appears by said endorsement on said note, and on June 23 d 1813 said James Emerson Junior paid me forty dollars thirty of which was then endorsed on the same note, and the remain- der was paid me after ward. The consideration of said note was given for the aforesaid Legacy. which was justly due justly and unpaid untill paid me by the said James Emerson Junior and in manner above said.
William Emerson Middlesex ss. July 28 th 1829 Then the above named Wm Emerson made oath that the foregoing instrument by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Peirce Justice of the Peace

Deposition of Daniel Gould Esq.

I Daniel Gould of Stoneham in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esq. of lawful age do testify and say that I was administrator on the estate of James Nichols late of South Reading in said County gentleman deceased that I found a note in favor of said Nichols estate dated February 14. A.D. 1810 for 44 dollars, against James Emerson of said South Reading, the consideration of which said note was for goods sold and delivered from the store of said Nichols in his life time Also I had a note of my own against the said James Emerson dated Sep 30. A.D. 1813, for $32.92 1/2. The consideration of which said note was for labor done before that time by me for him and in the spring of the year A.D. 1815 I left said notes with an Attorney for collection, that on the first day of March 1815 James Emerson Jr paid me sixty dollars and sent on account of said notes due to me from the said James Emerson, and the said notes being not being then in my possession but with said attorney I gave him my due bill, and on the first day of May A.D. 1815 said James Emerson Junior paid me a further sum of twenty one dollars on account of his said Fathers notes above mentioned and said notes being still out of my possession I also gave him my due bill for the same. Which said due bills he the said James Emerson Junior has given up and taken the above described notes of his fathers and paid me the balance and on July 30th 1819 which was 8.72 1/2 Said notes at the time of their being taken up by the said James Emerson Junior were all due and unpaid

That the reason of my having waited so long for the money was the said James Emerson's inability to pay his said notes to me without forcing the sale of his real estate. But being compelled to settle said Nichol's estate, I called on the said James Emerson as above stated and his son James Emerson Jr paid the same as above stated
Stoneham July 30 th 1829. Daniel Gould
Middlesex ss. July 30 th A. D. 1829. Then the above named Daniel Gould made oath that the foregoing instrument by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Josiah Prescott Justice of Peace

Affidavit of Joseph Harkhorn

I Joseph Hartshorn of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts gentleman of lawful age do depose and say that I was a year ago some time last October or November chosen Treasurer of the Mount Moriah Lodge in said South Reading and Archibald Smith the former Treasurer of said Lodge delivered among other papers in his hands belonging to said Lodge, a note given to said Smith for the use of said Lodge dated Novr 4. 1825 for 67.66 cents against James Emerson of said South Reading which said note is still in my hands and unpaid. The consideration of said note as I then understood was originally for goods sold and delivered to said James Emerson by Col. Amos Boardman late of said South Reading Esqr. deceased out of his store before the year A.D. 1815 and for which said goods so sold him the said James Emerson as aforesaid he the said Emerson on the second day of January A.D. 1815 gave his note to said Boardman for thirty four dollars; and that on the year 4 th day of November A.D. 1825, the said Boardman being then indebted unto said Lodge in nearly the amount of said Emersons note and interest then due or a little more, procured the first above mentioned note of said James Emerson to be given to said Smith for the use of said lodge as aforesaid and gave up to said Emerson the note in the said Boardman held against the said Emerson.
Reading August 14 th 1829. Joseph Hartshorn
Middlesex ss. August 14 th A.D. 1829 Then the above named Joseph Hartshorn made oath that the foregoing statement contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace

Deposition of John Hart Ely

I John Hart of Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esqr of lawful age do depose and say, That James Emerson of the same South Reading on the 13 th day of October 1819 became indebted unto me in the sum of five hundred dollars for which he gave me his promissory note of that date and a Mortgage on his real estate as col- lateral security, that James Emerson Jr paid me the interest on said note to October 13 th 1825 and tuing four dollars more as interest on said note amounting to two hundred and four dollars and that the said note is still due and unpaid That the consideration of the aforesaid note was for money loaned on or before said 13 th of October A. 1819. Which I then understood from said Emerson he wanted to pay debts he then owed and for which he was then called on to pay.
South Reading July 28 th 1829.
John Hart
Middlesex ss. July 28 th 1829 Then the above named John Hart made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me
Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace

Jonas Parker Jr Affidavit—

I Jonas Parker Jr of Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts gentlemen do testify and say that in the year A.D. 1821 James Emerson wanted to hire some money of me and I agreed to loan him three hundred dollars and on the thirteenth day of June the same year I delivered him three hundred dollars and took his note for the same. I further say that I was guardian of Seth Sweetser of said Reading a minor and that the money I loaned as aforesaid was said Sweetser's, that when he came to be of the age of one year of age I settled with him and passed the aforesaid note from to him for that the amount then due on same. The principal was then all due and unpaid and I think some interest. I understood that from Mr Emerson that he was owing Seth him Wm of said South Reading, who had called on him and wanted his pay and that he wanted to pay him and others he then owed and who wanted their money. Jonas Parker Jr
Middlesex ss August 31 st 1829 Then the above named
Jonas Parker Jr made oath that the above named affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Prescott Jr. Clerk

Disposition of John Rayner

I John Rayner of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth wealth of Massachusetts Yeoman of lawful age do testify and say that James Emerson of the same South Reading was indebted to me by a note date January 29 th 1825 for £3. 87  its and the interest on the same till paid which has been paid me by James Emerson Jun. The consideration of said note was for boards I sold him. and which was due and unpaid till James Emerson Jun paid the same to me recently.
South Reading July 28 th 1829
John Rayner
Middlesex ss July 28 th 1829. Then the above named John Rayner made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Purdie Jun. Peace

Thomas Sweetser Affidavit

I Thomas Sweetser of Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts groom do testify & say that I now hold a note against James Emerson of South Reading in said County Groom dated June 30 th A.D. 1821 for three hundred dollars payable to him or order in one year from date with interest. Said note was originally given to Jonas Parker Jr of said Reading and has been transferred to me for a valuable consideration by an assignment & James Emerson Jr. has paid me some interest on the same since I had it. The interest has been endorsed on the same to June 30 th A.D. 1827. & twelve dollars more has been paid me by said James Emerson Junior, which did not amount to the whole years interest, and I did not endorse the same on said note but gave him my note for the same agreeing that when he paid me the remainder I would endorse the whole years interest thereon be giving up my note. Said note is still due and unpaid. I purchased said note of my Brother Seth Sweetser who as he informed me, had it of said Jonas Parker his guardian when he said Seth arrived at full age or 21 years, and he and his guar- dian made a settlement. And that the annexed is a true copy of said note with the endorsement thereon
Reading August 31 st 1829
Thomas Sweetser
Middlesex ss August 31 st 1829 Then the above named Thomas Sweetser made oath that the above statement contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained.
Joshua Prescott Jr. Clerk

I shall William of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gentleman do testify and say, that James Emerson of South Reading aforesaid was indebted to me in the summer of A. D. 1821 by notes amounting to about two hundred dollars. As I was then building a house I wanted the money and I called on him for the same, he told me he could not pay me. I told him I must have it and if he did not pay it I would sue him. He said he did not know where he could get the money and he had none of his own that he could pay. Shortly after I saw Josiah Porter Jr who asked me if I did not want to have five hundred dollars. I told him I did not. But I thought he might loan some to said James Emerson. He said that he would let him have some if he would secure him. This I told to James Emerson who in a few days paid me my debt of about two hundred dollars, and I understood that he had it of said Porter. The consideration of my said notes was for meat sold him before they were given. As I was a butcher I used to sell him meat year by year and generally settled with him every year and one and a while used to put the whole he owed me on account and notes all into one note. Thus my notes had for a series of near twenty years been gradually increasing till paid as above.
South Reading August 31 st 1829
Will Wm

Mid dlex 85 August 31 st 1829 Then the within named Israel Wisner made oath the within statement of facts contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Merrill Esq. Clerk
Israel Wisner Deposition

John Rayner's Affidavit

I John Rayner Jr of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts Trader of lawful age do depose and say that James Emerson of South Reading aforesaid yeoman was debited to me by note given by him on the 13 th day of September A.D. 1824 in the sum of one hundred and twenty seven dollars and forty six cents. $127.46. for goods before then time sold said Emerson out of my store in said South Reading in an account commencing on the day of October A.D. 1815 and continuing up to the day of said note, which said Emerson gave at the date thereof and the sole consideration of said note was for goods sold him as aforesaid that said James Emerson has did not pay the same, and that he has since paid the same to me, at which time I understood from the said James Emerson Jr that he had purchased his father's estate and was paying him by taking up and paying his father's debts. That said note is for a just and honest debt which the said James Emerson then owed me, and that it was a due and unpaid at the time the said James Emerson Jr assumed the debt to himself, and satisfied me therefor. That Mr James Emerson's embarrassed situation rendering him utterly unable to pay the same without taking his real estate, was the reason and the only reason why I did not and could not obtain payment of the same before.
South Reading July 30 th 1829
John Rayner Jr
Middlesex ss July 30 th 1829. I then the above named John Rayner made oath the foregoing affidavit him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and right and the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained.

30 April 1831. E. Everett to Mr Edwards. —
pen: to com: May 6. 1831
Ames Office May 6. 1831

Charlestown - Mass -
30 April 1831.
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Dear Sir,
I duly received Yours of the 8 th March returning the papers in the case of James Emerson. — I now send them back to You with the additional documents & authentication required in Your letter. You will also find my own opinion, (required in Your letter) as to the bona fide character of the Conveyance — expressed at the close of Mr. Prescott's letter to the Secretary of War. —
As Mr. Emerson is advanced in life, ready, I inform, and his claim highly meritorious & now substantiated with great labor, I venture to hope for a speedy & favorable decision from You becreau. —
I am, Dear Sir, very Respectfully Yours,
E. Everett.

16.186 Massachusetts
James Emerson
of South Reading in the state of Massachusetts who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Tupper of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Nine Months
Inscribed on the roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 1 st of October 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 4 th of Dec r 1819 and sent to Benjamin Merrill Salem Massachusetts
Arrears to 4 th of Mar. 1820 37.93
Semi-ann. all'ce ending
4 Mo 29 31
$37.93
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
see letter to J. Prescott, Oct. 22. 1829. do. to Hon. E. Everett March 5. 1831.
Application sent to Abraham Pigeon Esq. 22 Sep. 22 Cambridge Mass

34 812
Ray INVALID. ✓
File No. 34 812
James Emerson His Per Ins
Act: 18 th March 18-18
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 129
[Arrangement of 1870.]

29 March 1831. Mr Prescott to the Secretary of War with E. Everett's certificate. —

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex ss.
Mon Reading March 29 th A. 1831.
Hon. John H. Eaton Esqr. Secretary at War.
I herewith transmit you the papers relating to James Emerson's application for a pension, formerly sent with the addition of Jonathan Chapman's affidavit and the Selectmen of the Town of South Reading affidavit containing their estimation of the value of the real estate formerly belonging to said Emerson. From the knowledge I have of the value of real estate, (and it is but about two miles distant from my place of residence,) I can say that it is a full valuation or as much as the same could be sold for. The homestead contains two pieces one of about an acre and a half, on the one side of the road leading to Stoneham, and the other on which the buildings stand on the opposite side of the road aforesaid containing about or near twenty acres. The appraisers or Selectmen have in their valuation put them together calling it the homestead. The meadow is now in two pieces having though formerly but one, having been intersected by a road laid out through it. There they have also put together and called it one. So that in their valuation there appears to be only three pieces, there is actually five. But it has all been valued. In looking into Mr Chapman's affidavit you will see that the origin of his note was for forty dollars, money loaned by him to Mr Emerson more than twenty years ago. That he being unable to pay the interest, the note was at successive periods taken up and the interest as well as the principal put into a new note. The last of which was given December 17 th 1826. for 103.63 cts. and the interest on this last note as well as the three dollars and sixty three cents principal has since that time been paid by his son James Emerson Jr.

(The original sum of forty dollars hired of Mr Chapman was, as Mr Emerson informs me, obtained to pay for the service of a nurse for his wife during a fit of sickness. The nurse is also deceased, and no means or further information relating to this business can be obtained. In regard to the sale of his Mr Emerson's estate to his son, Jones, there is not the least doubt in my mind about its being Bona fide . It is well known to us all, that unless his debts had been paid (which by the way he could not do) it would have long ere this been all taken in a legal way by his creditors, and that pure necessity compelled him to do it. The facts in this case shew that he was largely in debt at the time and long before the transfer and that his son had advanced money to considerable amount, and could neither get pay nor security, till he took the estate, and then obligated himself to pay further. And although the father has been able to exist much longer without help, yet the son has been a great loser by it and consequently become much embarrassed. This is a true representation of the case and if any thing further is want to establish either the fact of his power, or the bona fide transfer of his property, if the Secretary will have the goodness to point out what is deficient, I will endeavor to supply it.)
I have the honor to be yours with much respect
For Asa Twitchell

Charlestown Mass. 30 April 1831. My opinion being required, whether the Conveyance by James Emerson of his property to his son was bonâ fide, I feel no hesitation in saying - though I have no personal acquaintance with the parties - that my reliance on the correctness of the statement in the foregoing letter of Mr Prescott is entire, confirmed as it is by the affidavits in of the case. - I have not the least doubt, that the Conveyance in question was bonâ fide. -
Edward Everett
Representative of the Middlesex district

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Middlesex.
Supreme Judicial Court at Concord in said County of Middlesex April Term A.D. 1829.
On this fifteenth day of April A.D. 1829, personally ap- peared in open court being a Court of Record for the Coun- ty of Middlesex aforesaid, James Emerson a resident in South Reading in said County of Middlesex, aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March A.D. 1818. and the 1 st May 1820. That he the said James Emerson enlisted for the term of nine months in the in the Spring or forepart of the Summer of the year 1778. as he now thinks, although from the failure of his memory he does not now distinctly recollect, and was in the Company Commanded by Capt. Francis in the Reg- iment commanded by Col. Tupper when stationed at West Point in the line of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the same Corps until the expiration of his term of nine months in the Spring following when he was discharged from the service at West Point, State of New York, when he returned and soon after reenlisted for the term of six months more, & returned & served also that term in the same Company & Regiment & was also regularly discharged;
That his name has been placed on the Pension List and dropped therefrom on account of his property.
And in pursuance of the act of 10 th May A.D. 1820. I solemnly swear that I was, resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818. and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof, so to diminish

it is to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed. —
James Emerson.
Sworn to and declared on the 15 th day of April 1829. Before Marcus Morton one of the Justices of said Court Attest Hon. V. Biglow Clerk.
A.B. 3

A schedule of the whole Estate and Income of James Emerson of South Reading in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts Yeoman / his necessary Clothing & Bedding excepted / appraised by us the Subscribers on the eleventh day of April A.D. 1829. viz. —
Real Estate. — One acre & one half of land in
Cedar Swamp — valued at . . . . . $10.00
Personal Estate. — An obligation from James Emerson Junior to said James Emerson valued at . . . . . 300.00
310.00
Dilley Eaton } Persons of Joseph Stock } South Reading.
April 15 th 1829
James Emerson.
Attest Joshua Prescott.
A.B. 3

I Abraham Biglow Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court within the County of Middlesex, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said James Emerson did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months, under one engagement, in the Continental establishment. — I also certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is three hundred and ten dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 15 th day of April 1829.
Abraham Biglow

I Abraham Biglow Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Middlesex in the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, do certify that Joshua Prescott, is a Justice of the peace within and for said County, duly appointed and qualified And that his name set to the several certificates subjoin to the sixteen Affidavits hereto annexed, is his own proper signature. ~ And I further certify that William F. Stone, Esquire is Register of Deeds within and for the same County, duly elected and qualified, and that his name set to the Certificate indorsed on the Deed marked M. which is also hereto annexed is his own proper signa- ture. ~
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty first day of March 1833.
Abn. Biglow 3

Know all Men by these Presents, That
holden and firmly bound and obliged unto
in the full and just sum of
to be paid unto the said
executors, administrators or assigns: To the which payment, well and
truly to be made, bind the said
executors, administrators and assigns, firmly by these
Presents. Witnesseth, the hand and seal of the said
day of
and
THE CONDITION of this OBLIGATION is such, That if
A copy of James Emerson's Bond to James Emerson A marked

1A
Know all Men by these Presents, That
I James Emerson Junior of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
am holden and stand firmly bound and obliged unto James Emerson of said South Reading
in the full and just sum of one Thousand Dollars
to be paid unto the said James Emerson
his executors, administrators or assigns: To the which payment, well and truly to be made, I bind my self my heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these Presents. — Witness my hand and seal. — Dated the twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six
THE CONDITION of this OBLIGATION is such, THAT if where as the said James Emerson has become seised of certain real estate and mortgage in his own name, and has to relieve himself from further difficulties by deed of this date for the consideration of eight hundred dollars conveyed to the said James Emerson for all his right in equity to redeem all his real estate except about half an acre in Cedar Swamp, now subject to two mortgages amounting in principle without interest to the sum of eight hundred dollars, upon condition that he the said James Emerson should pay all the said James Emerson just debts, if the same do not exceed beside the said Mortgages the sum of eight hundred dollars; and it is expected that the same will not exceed the sum of five hundred dollars, and is to expend the remainder of said eight hundred dollars, if any remain after paying said debts, in the comfortable maintenance and support at a reasonable price of the said James Emerson as long as the same shall last, and shall also save the said James Emerson harmless and fully indemnify him against any cost expense or trouble he may incur in any and all suits which is shall or may be commenced on any personal security or obligation now collaterally secured by said Mortgages. Now therefore if the said James Emerson shall well truly and faithfully pay all the just debts of said James Emerson, if they do not exceed the said sum of eight hundred dollars exclusive of said Mortgages; and shall well and truly and faithfully appropriate the remainders of said eight hundred dollars, if any there remain after paying the said James Emerson just debts as aforesaid, of said James Emerson to the comfortable support and maintenance at a reasonable price therefore in sickness and in health of him the said James Emerson, so long as the same shall last and shall well truly and faithfully indemnify and save harmless the said James Emerson from all suits commonly or against him or to be commenced against him on any personal obligation now collaterally secured by said Mortgages and well and faithfully and truly fulfil each and all the above mentioned conditions agreeable to the true meaning and intent hereof; then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force.
Signed, sealed and Executed in presence of us James Eaton Ephraim Cunningham
James Emerson Jr
L.S.
Middlesex ss. April 1 st 1830 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a bond from James Emerson Jr to James Emerson, as I have compared it with the original Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace

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B M rs James Emerson fin acct current with Josiah Bryant Esq. for Blacksmithing work Done from June 15. 1793. to Dec r 21. 1795.
  Cr.  D r 9.04  $  6    Cr. by Horse Hire within the time.  Cr 6.04  Due  2.04         Paid by Note.     
D r from April 23 rd 1796. to Sept r 25. 1797
   D r 16.88      Cr. by Horse Hire within the time  Cr 1.15  $  6     15.73 Due   15.73         Paid by Note     
D r from July 4. 1798. to Jan y 7. 1800.
   D r 11.19      Cr by Horse Hire  Cr 1.28  $  6    Paid by Note  9.91 Due   9.91       
D r from July 1 st 1800. to Jan y 15. 1802
   D r 9.13      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr 5.62  $  6    Paid by Note  3.51 Due   3.51       
D r from March 10. 1802. to Dec r 30. 1803.
   D r 11.29      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr 8.24  $  6    Paid by Note  3.05 Due   3.05         Carried forward    34.24  

Dr. Brooks forward  34.24 Do. from Jan y 24. 1804. to Oct r 26. 1805.
   Dr.  8.62      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr.  6.83   $ 6    " " Paid by Note   1.79  Due  1.79  
Do. from Nov r 21. st 1805. to Jan y 23. rd 1807.     Dr.  10.39      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr.  5.83   $ 6    " " Paid by Note   4.56  Due  4.56  
Do. from April 18. 1807. to Feb y 18. 1809.     Dr.  19.12      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr.  11.88   $ 6    " " Paid by Note   7.24  Due  7.24  
Do. from March 29. 1809. to April 20. 1810.     Dr.  7.93      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr.  5.01   $ 6    " " Paid by Note   2.92  Due  2.92  
Do. from May 25. 1810. to Dec r 8. 1810.     Dr.  4.84      Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr.  0.77   $ 8    " " Paid by Note   4.07  Due  4.07  
Do. from April 23. 1811. to Jan y 23. 1812.     Dr.  9.60      Cr. Horse Hire  Cr.  4.51   $ 6    " " Paid by Note   5.09  Due  5.09    Carried forward    59.91  

Amount brought forward 59.91  Dr. from April 6, 1812. to Dec. 15, 1818.     Dr. 31.69     Cr. by Horse Hire  Cr. 14.72  $ 6    Paid by Note  19.97 Due  19.97  
Dr. from March 23 rd 1819. to Nov. 30. 1819.     Dr. 2.86 Due  $ 8      2.86      $ 2.74  
South Reading April 3 rd A.D. 1830
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts from my books of account as they were settled each year, and that the several notes given as there stated were occasionally when settlement were made taken up, the interest being computed on the same, and new notes given and that the foregoing account settled as aforesaid form the consideration of the notes mentioned in my affidavits or nearly all the consideration, for I cannot positively tell but that there might in the course of my dealings with him have been some thing more but in which might never have been charged. I should have taken off every item as charged on my book but as they being were many, very small in amount frequently not more than ten or twelve cents. The account would have been very long but if required I can do it & will do it.
Jerh Bryant
Middlesex ss April 3 rd 1830 Then the above named Jeremiah Bryant made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and no thing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Prescott Minister of the Peace.

Jeremiah Bryant's Account copy of Extrah. and his affidavit. B
Marked B

Copy of S. & D.
Evans Account.
Marked

C A.D. 1810. Mr James Emerson To S & A Evans Dr. hope! Dr James Emerson in account current with S & A Evans — Cr March 3.
   To sundries — $     13 1 quart Rum 2 81   16. 7 lb Flours — 20   — 2 Do sugar — 37 1/2   — 1 quart of rum — 33   20 1 quart of Rum — 31   — 3 1/2 sugar — 20   — 1/2 Ginger — 46   24. quart of Rum — 12   — 1/2 Tea — 20   27. quart of Rum — 50   — Snuff Box & snuff — 20   — 2 oz Starch — 34   31. Shawond Shingle nails — 03   — 1/2 Do Brads — 48   — 3 1/2 pounds sugar — 62   — quart of Rum — 42   — Cake of soap — 19   — yard of Tobacco — 12   April 3. Snake Root one pint — 3   4 7 lb Flours — 10   — 2 gts Molasses — 37   — quart of W. Rum — 32   7. quart of Rum — 31   9 1/2 lb S. Tea — 19   — 2 lb Butter — 50   11. 7 lb Flours — 40   — 6 1/2 Do ches — 37 1/2   — 2 oz pepper — 78   12 7 gts W Rum — 6   — 5 gts Gin 2 03   — 2 lb Sugar 1 87 1/2   — pair of glass tumblers — 30   — Sugar bowl — 26   17 3 1/2 sugar — 15   — 2 quarts of Oil — 42   24. 1/2 pound of tea — 50   — quart of H. Rum — 45   26. 3 1/2 sugar — 19   — quart of H. Rum — 40   27. quart of L. Wine — 30   — 2 lb Sugar — 32   28. 2 gts Molasses — 19   — gt N. Rum — 19   May 2. gt N. Rum — 19   3. gt N. Rum — 50   — Hymn Books — 25   — Comb — 41   10. 3 1/2 Sugar — 29   — quart of W Rum — 34   12. 7 lb Flour — 32   — 2 gts Molasses —  

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Dr James Emerson in account current with S & A Evans - Cr. 1840
   May 14 1/2 Gal N. Rum 38   - 15 3 yds Cotton & Linen 1 37 1/2   - 19 2 yds N. Rum 38   - 23 3 yds Calico 90   - 1/2 Do 54   - 4 3/4 Do India Cotton 1 66   - Shein Cotton 06   - 26 2 qts Oil 80   - 2 Do Molasses 32   - Shein of Silk 06   - 1/2 pound of Tea 46   - 3 1/2 Sugar 41   - 2 oz Starch 03   - 7 lb Flour 37 1/2   29 qt W India Rum 31   June 2 1 1/2 pint W. Rum 23   - 3 lb Flour 17   - 4 3 1/2 lb Sugar 41   - 1 1/2 pint W Rum 23   29 70 1/2   June 9 2 qts Molasses 32   - 12 1/2 lb Tea 46   - Spelling Book 22   - 16 2 qts Rum 38   - 2 oz 6   - 23 quart N Rum 29   - Do Molasses 16   26 1 pt W Rum 15 1/2   28 1 1/2 pt L wine 33   - 1 1/2 Do Cordial 29   July 2 1/2 Gal N Rum 38   - 1/4 lb S Tea 20   - 5 3 1/2 lb Sugar 42   - 7 3 1/2 lb Flour 16   - Shein of Sugar & Tea 38   - 10 1/2 Gal N Rum 19   - 16 1 qt N Rum 20   - 1/2 lb Tea 08   - 1/2 Do Shells 1   - Sheet of paper 21   - 18 1 qt Do rum 6   - Fig 38   25 2 qts N. Rum 40   - 3 1/2 lb Sugar 32   28 1/2 Gal Molasses 10   - 1/2 Do Oil 30   - 1/2 lb S Tea 32   August 18 2 qt Molasses 40   - 20 1/2 lb Tea 48   - 23 1 bushel Corn salt 19   - 28 qt N Rum 44   Sept 1 3 1/2 Sugar 32   - 2 qt Molasses 32   9 96  

Dec. 1880. Amount brought forward
  1 qt gut W. Rum 9.96 3/4   3 d Handkerchief 31   1 1/4 lb Tobacco 40   14 96 oil 6   1/2 lb Tea 30   40   11.44 
1881    Sept. 12. Settle page 249-29 70   Do 11 44   amount carried forward to 2 sheet page 2 d 40.14 
  Sept 15 th 2 qts Molasses 34   1 qt W. Rum 27   1 yd Lobels 8   42   22 d 3 1/2 sugar 12   24 th quarter allspice 19   gut W. Rum 24   8 lb flour 37   Oct 10 th 3 1/2 lb sugar 19   1 qt W. Rum 11   1/2 lb cotton wool 27   18 th 1 qt W. Rum 60   1 lb tea 19   15 th 9 qt rum 24   20 th 1/2 gall molasses 50   6 1/2 lb salt fish 8   2 qt salt 51   29 th 1 qt W. Rum 91   1 do 20   Nov 2 nd 1 qt rum 80   1/2 gall molasses 17   1 pair mittens 40   3 1/2 sugar 68   6 th 1/2 gal oil 9   2 qt fine salt 37   17 th 1/2 bush salt 40   1/2 tea 20   1 qt W. Rum 20   28 th 1 qt W. Rum 40   3 1/2 lb sugar 15   silk towel & throw 88   27 th 1/2 qt molasses 24   2 qt salt & 1/2 doz raisins 8   amount carried forward 66 

Dr James Corleson in account w amt brought forward 8 66 A.D 1810
Sept 8th 1/4 tea 20 - 3 1/2 sug 40 29th 3 1/2 sugar 43 1 pint gin 1 1/2 1/4 tea 20 one qt molasses 18 1 qt tobacco 3
A.D. 1811 Jan. 8th sundries 84 - 14th 1 qt N. Rum 20 - 16th 1 qt N. Rum 20 - 18 1 qt N. Rum 20 19 1 do 30 23rd 1/2 qt molasses 21 24th 1 qt N. Rum & molass 20 25th one qt N. Rum 28 3 1/2 sugar 20 1/4 tea 20 29th 1 qt rum 20 31st 1 qt rum 20 Feb 12th 1 qt N. Rum 20 - 16th 1 qt N. Rum 40 8 1/2 lb sugar 30 23rd 1/2 gal molasses 20 28th 1 qt N. Rum 45 3 1/2 lb sugar
March 8th 1 qt N. Rum 20 - 9th 1 qt N. Rum 20 - 12th 1 do 20 1/4 pepper 10 - 18th 3 1/2 lb sugar 45 1/2 gal. molasses 30 26th one qt N. Rum 20 28th 1 qt N. Rum 30 1/2 lb powder 6 30th 1/4 lb tea 20 3 1/2 lb sugar 44 1 qt N. Rum 20
April 2nd 1 qt N. Rum 19 6th 2 1/2 lb salt fish 18 10th 1/2 qt molasses 33 1 qt N. Rum 19 3 lb salt fish 25 1/2 lb tea 10 12th 1 qt N. Rum 19 14th 3 1/2 lb sug 29 1 qt N. Rum 20 18th 1 qt do 19
amt carried to next sheet - 20 85

2 sheet Dr James Cresson in account with T. & A. Crooms Cr Sept 12th 1844
  Dr James Cresson in account with T. & A. Crooms Cr 20 85   A.D. 1844   April 22 nd 1 pints M. Rum 33   23 rd 6 lb flour seed /   24 th 1 qt M. Rum 27   1/2 pints oil 21   29 1 qt M. Rum 29   1 qt molasses 17   May 3 rd 1 qt M. Rum 19   3 rd 3 1/2 lb sugar 43   1/2 lb tea 33   9 th 1 qt M. Rum 19   10 th bread 6   sugar 50   6 1/2 lb cheese 41   14 th 1 qt M. Rum 19   18 th 1 qt M. Rum 19   tobacco 3   21 st 3 1/2 lb sugar 42   28 th 1 qt Brandy 31   1 qt wine 21   31 st 3 1/2 lb sugar 24   Price 11   June 1 st 3 1/2 lb sugar 49   17 th 1 qt M. Rum 10   18 th 3 1/2 lb sugar 43   1/2 lb tea 39   one chamber pot 40   1 qt M. Rum 10   21 st 1/2 lb coffee 10   21 st 1 qt M. Rum 19   29 th 3 1/2 lb sugar 49   1/2 qt molasses 34   sendings 60   July 1 st one Rake 30   5 th 1 qt M. Rum 27   28 th 3 1/2 lb sugar 40   1/2 qt molasses 23   19 th 1 qt M. Rum 19   20 th 1 qt M. Rum 27   padding from 12   1/2 lb tea 23   23 rd rake 23   24 th 1 qt M. Rum 18   3 1/2 lb sugar 40   August 3 rd 3 1/2 lb sugar 40   3 rd 1 qt molasses 23   17 th 1/2 qt molasses 23   2 qt salt 28   21 st sundries 68   21 st do do 17   amt carried forward 35 57 

6th 10 th 11
Dr
Cr
  amt brought forward -  35  57    " brought from page 3. first sheet  41  14     76  71  
  Sept 12 1811 by order      on Col Noah Smith  24  48    By note to Balance  52  23     76  71  
I hereby certify that the foregoing amount is a true copy from our Books now in my Possession and that they were settled as above
South Reading
Thomas Evans
Octob r 21 1830
State of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss. Octo r 1830 Then the above named Thomas Evans made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed contained the truth the whole, and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me
Joshua Prescott Jus. Peace

Extracts from the Book account of John Rayne Jr & his Affidavit. Marked D.

D James Emerson to John Rayner Jr Dr To West India goods - from Oct 10 th 1816 - to Feby - 26 - 1818 - is - - - - - $18.99 The above settled by Note on demand From Feby 26 - 1818 to June 6 th is - 15.69 the above settled by Note on demand From June 6 th to August 14 th 1818 - is - 12.50 " " " " " Settled by Note on demand From August - 14 - 1818 - to July 5 th 1819 is - 27.04 " " " " " Settled by Note on demand From July 5 th 1819 - to November 29 th is - 11.72 " " " " " Settled by Note on demand From November 29 th to July 16 1820 - is - 2.95 " " " " " Settled by Note on demand From July 16 th 1820 to September 13 th 1824 - is 4.00 South Reading April 8 th 1830 - $92.89
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true extracts of my Books of accounts - as they were settled and that several Notes given as above stated was account taken up - as settlement was made and new Notes given and that the foregoing account settled as aforesaid for considera- tion - of the Note I say I now hold against James Emerson Dated September 13 th 1824 for $127.46 - This Note is mentioned in an affidavit - I gave James Emerson Dated July 30 th 1829 - Which is still due and unpaid - John Rayner Jr
Middlesex ss. April 8 th A.D. 1830 Then the above named John Rayner Jr made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Hescott Justice of the Peace

Copy of Account Bail wins against James Emerson D. E. Marsh

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South Reading Apr 13. 1817
Mr. James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr
Apr 13 to 6 3/4 lbs of Beef at 8 cts - 0,50 20 to two Fishes - 0,16 May 3 to 8 3/4 lbs of Beef at 8 3/4 cts - 0,70 June 16 to 12 3/4 lbs. of Beef at 9 cts - 1,10 18 to one gr. of Lamb - 0,50 July 15 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 cts - 0,28 21 to 25 1/2 lbs of Pork at one ct. - 1,21 Sept 5 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 cts - 0,35 8 to 6 lbs of Lamb at 7 - 0,42 18 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 8 3/4 - 0,61 Oct 12 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 8 3/4 - 0,61 Dec. 22 to 16 3/4 lbs. of Beef at 8 3/4 - 1,45   Sett carried forward 16,55
Credit
Sept 5 for a horse 0,25 9 for a horse 0,83
 Credit carried forward 1,08

South Reading Apr. 13. 1808
  Mr. James Emerson to Suel Wm Dr.   credit brought forward  1.08    Amount brought forward  16.35      Apr. 13 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4  0, 27      15 to Cash  2, 00      May 16 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6  0, 42      June 7 to 10 lbs of Veal at 7  0, 70      11 to 9 lbs of Veal at 6 1/4  0, 56 3/4      18 to 11 lbs of Veal at 5  0, 55      23 to 4 1/2 lbs of Veal at 5  0, 27      27 to 6 lbs of Lamb at 7  0, 42      30 to 5 lbs of Veal at 6  0, 30    July to 10 lbs of Beef at 7  0, 70      12 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 7  0, 35      19 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 7  0, 49      25 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 6 1/4  0, 31      Aug. 5. to 6 lbs of Lamb at 6 1/2  0, 39      10 to 9 lbs of Lamb at 6 1/2  0, 58 3/4      17 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 6 1/2  0, 19 3/4      20 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6  0, 39      Sept. 2. to 5 lbs of Veal at 6  0, 30      6 to 6 lbs of Beef at 6  0, 36      14 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 6  0, 30      21 to 4 1/2 lbs of Pork at 6 1/4  0, 25      Oct. 1 to one Pluck  0, 06      4 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 6  0, 48      to Beef  0, 10      11 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5  0, 32 3/4      12 to 8 lbs of Beef at 5  0, 40      28 to 11 lbs of Pork at 6 1/4  0, 69      Nov. 5 to 10 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 1/4  0, 65 3/4      22 to 17 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6  1, 05      to 7 lbs of Beef at 7  0, 49       16.35  carried forward   

Debt brought forward — 28.62.5 ex. 6 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 — 0,35-5 27 to 5 lbs of Tallow at 8 — 0,40 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 1/4 — 0,44
Credit brought forward 1.08
Jan. 3 1809
Jan. 3 to 12 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 — 0,78
Feb 9 to 11 3/4 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0,78
Feb 9 to Cash — 5,00
to one Tripe — 0,25
Apr 18 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,31-5
29 to 5 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0,36
May 9 to 11 3/4 lbs of Veal at 6 1/2 — 0,72
May 9 to one Calf — 6,00
12 to 8 lbs of Veal at 6 — 0,48
20 to Killing one Calf — 0,25
Credit carried forward — 12.08
June 15 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 1/2 — 0,56-5
27 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0,32
July 1 to 2 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 8 — 0,20
8 to Cash — 0,25
11 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 8 — 0,40
15 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 7 1/2 — 0,37-5
25 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 7 — 0,35—
Aug. 2 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 7 — 0,21
8 to 7 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 7 — 0,49
11 to 9 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0,57
16 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,24-5
Aug 29 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0,36
Sept 2 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,35
6 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 — 0,33-5
12 to 3 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0,18
19 to 8 lbs of Beef at 6 1/4 — 0,50
26 to 10 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 — 0,68-5
Oct 3 to 12 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,84
4 to 5 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0,36
9 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 — 0,28
48.56.1
Credit carried forward

1884 Dec 11 carried forward Oct 11 to 4 lbs of Beef at 6 c — 47, 85 c Credit carried forward 12.0 13 to 5 1 / 2 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0, 33 Credit carried forward 16 to 10 lbs of Beef at 6 1 / 2 — 0, 62-5 19 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0, 42 to 2 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0, 16 21 to 7 lbs of Mutton at 5 — 0, 35 23 to 5 1 / 2 lbs of Mutton at 6 — 0, 33 Nov 1 to 9 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0, 54 4 to 5 1 / 2 lbs of Beef at 5 1 / 2 — 0, 31 7 to 10 lbs of Beef at 5 — 0, 50 9 to 6 lbs of Beef at 5 — 0, 30 11 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0, 42 28 to 11 1 / 2 lbs of Beef at 7 1 / 2 — 0, 83 Dec 12 to 183 lbs of Beef at 6 — 10, 98  63.42.5 63.50.5 Debt carried forward

South Reading Mar. 15. 1810
Mr. James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr.
   Debit brought forward 63.50.5   March 15 to 4 lbs of Beef at 8 0,32 Credit   26 to one Tripe 0,25 credit brought forward 12.00   29 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 9 0,40   May 3 to 9 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 0,57   9 to 8 lbs of Veal at 7 0,56   to Tripe 0,12   14 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 0,42   to 7 lbs of Beef at 7 0,49   May 30 to Cash 3,00 May 30 to 3 grs. 7 1/2 lbs. at 1 1/2 5.32   to 9 lbs of Beef at 6 0,54   June 20 to 6 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 0,45 June 20 to 2 grs. of Veal 3,36   16 to 13 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 0,81 to 2 grs of Veal 2,82   19 to 6 lbs of Veal at 6 3/4 0,39 Heart 0 25   to 4 lbs. of Beef at 8 0,20 to Cash 10,00   30 to 5 lbs of Beef at 8 3/4 0,42 Credit carried forward 33.83   July 11 to Beef 0,17   15 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,28   20 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 7 0,49   Aug. 13 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0,49   to one Pluck 0,06   18 to 6 1/2 lbs. of Lamb at 7 0,45   24 to 9 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 0,58   30 to 2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,16   Sept. 1 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 6 0,42   10 to 8 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4 0,50   14 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 0,21   17 to 12 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4 0,75   24 to 2 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,20   29 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 0,21   Debit carried forward 77.42.10  

  Oct. 1810. Ditt brought forward —  77. 42.  credit brought forward  33. 83    Oct 2 to 3 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4  0, 22      4 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6  0, 28      8 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4  0, 28      10 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 3/4  0, 31  credit carried forward     10 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4  0, 47      17 to 8 lbs of Beef at 7  0, 56      22 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6  0, 42      26 to 4 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 5 3/4  0, 22      Nov. 1 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7  0, 28      6 to — Beef —  0, 50      7 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6  0, 42      9 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6  0, 42      14 to 6 lbs of Beef at 6  0, 36      to 6 lbs of Beef at 7  0, 42      27 to — Beef —  0, 41      Debt carried forward —  83 08    

1  South Reading Jan 1 st . 1811
Mr. James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr. Debt brought forward — 83.08. Jan. 1 st To balance due on account 1,68
Credit brought forward. 33.03
Feb. 20 To one Tripe — 0,30  Mar 9. to 4 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,49  25 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,52-5  Apr. 5 to 2 1/2 lbs of Beef at 9 — 0,22-5  10 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0,44  16 to 10 Veal at 7 — 0,39 — 70 30  20 to 6 lbs Veal at 6 1/2 — 0,70  23 to 8 1/2 lbs Veal at 7 — 0,59-5  May 3 to 8 lbs of Veal at 6 — 0,48  7 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 — 0,59-5  11 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 — 0,42  Cash — 0,28-3  28 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 — 0,42  29 Cash — 0.00  to 3 lbs of Veal at 7 — 0,21  June 26 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0,44  July 2 to 6 lbs of Lamb, 8 — 0,48  5 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb, 7 — 0,45-5  8 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 8 — 0,56  10 to 11 lbs of Veal at 6 — 0,66  12 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 7 — 0,21  19 to 4 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 7 — 0,31-5  22 to 8 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,59-5  27 to 4 lbs of Lamb at 7 — 0,28  29 to 6 lbs of Veal at 7 — 0,42  30 to 16 lb of Veal at 7 — 1,12  Aug. 1 to killing one Calf — 1,00  3 to 7 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 7 — 0,52-5  Debt coming forward — 99.42 10
May 10 To one Calf 2 grs. 25 lbs. at 7 1/2 2,21  2 grs. 31 lbs. at 6 1/2 1,82  to Head & Pluck 0,25  to Skin 0,25  May 22 To one Calf 2 grs. 38 lbs at 7 1/2 2,81  2 grs. 30 lbs at 6 1/2 1,80  Head & Pluck 0,25  July 20 To Cash — 5,00  Credit brought forward 43.40

1811 Ditto brought forward 99 42 Aug 9 to 12 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 0,82 3/4 10 to Cash — 2,00 12 to 17 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,45 14 to 9 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 6 3/4 — 0,51 15 to 6 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 7 — 0,45 19 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,50 22 to 7 lbs of Mutton at 7 — 0,49 23 to 4 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0,32 24 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 6 — 0,35 25 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,45 3/4 28 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,52 30 to 4 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,26 Sept 2 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,42 5 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4 — 0,44 10 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4 — 0,42 17 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 — 0,50 23 to 6 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,42 May to 5 1/2 lbs of over spoiled Veal at 7 — 0,38 3/4 17 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 — 0,51 Oct 1 to 8 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4 — 0,55 7 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 — 0,42 11 to 8 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4 — 0,50 14 to 8 1/2 lbs of Lamb — 0,51 18 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 6 — 0,30 22 to 14 lbs of Beef at 5 — 0,54 23 to 4 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 5 — 0,27 28 to 27 lbs of Beef at 5 3/4 — 1,68 3/4 Nov 4 to 2 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 — 0,15 5 to 9 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,63 1/2 Hen — 0,10 18 to 9 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 3/4 — 0,52 26 to 2 lbs of Tallow at 10 — 0,20 Dec 2 to 10 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 4 3/4 — 0,42 28 to 15 lbs of Beef at 5 — 0,75 117 1 0,5
Credit brought forward 43.40 Aug 1 st To one Calf — 2 grs. 23 lbs at 6 — 1,68 2 grs. 32 lbs at 7 — 2,24 Head & Pluck — 0,25 To 8 1/2 lbs of Skin — 1,19 Amount carried forward 48 76

South Reading Jan 28 1872
Mr. James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr
Amount brought forward - 117. 10.5
Jan 28 to 15 lbs of Beef at 6 - 0,90
Mar 18 to 5 lbs of Veal at 7 - 0,35
Apr 4 To Chaise to Medford
11 to 8 lbs of Beef at 7 - 0,56
to Chaise to Concord
31 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 - 0,42
May 12 to 8 lbs of Veal at 6 - 0,48
14 to 9 lbs of Veal at 7 - 0,63
18 to Horse one half day -
22 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 - 0,42
25 to 5 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 - 0,39
June 13 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 - 0,42
17 to 5 lbs of Beef at 10 - 0,50
29 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 9 - 0,29
July 7 to 3 3/4 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0,30
21 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0,60
27 to 5 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 7 - 0,37
Aug 5 to 4 lbs of Lamb at 7 - 0,28
9 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 7 - 0,21
18 to 7 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 7 - 0,52
21 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 - 0,35
22 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 - 0,22
27 to 8 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 - 0,52
Sept 2 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 - 0,41
10 to 5 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 - 0,32
15 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 - 0,57
22 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 - 0,50
Debit carried forward 127.30 5
Credit
Credit brought forward 48.76
May 1 For one Calf
To 53 lbs at 6 1/2 - 3,44
To Head & Pluck - 0,25
To Skin - 0,21
July 11 For one Lamb - 2,24
Credit carried forward - 55.57

1812 Debt brought forward — 127.50 5 Oct. 3 to 4 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 — 0.27 5 to 3 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 — 0.22 7 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 — 0.42 15 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 5 1/2 — 0.38 19 to 11 lbs of Mutton at 4 1/2 — 0.50 23 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 4 1/2 — 0.32 Nov. 5 to 12 lbs of Beef at 5 — 0.60 17 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 — 0.23  Debt carried forward — 130.44 5
Credit brought forward 55.57

South Reading Feb. 25. 1878
Mr. James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr.  amt carried forward 130.44.5.
Feb 25 to 17 lbs of Beef at 8 0,88 Mar. 26 to 7 lbs of Veal at 8 0,56 Apr. 7 to 10 lbs of Veal at 8 0,40 5 lbs of Veal at 8 0,42 April 14 to Killing & Marketing one Calf, 00 May 1 to 5 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0,45 5 11 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 0,42 18 to 8 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,68 June 2 To Head & Pluck 0,88 12 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 1/2 0,45 5 16 to 5 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0,45 5 22 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,52 29 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,44 July 9 to 5 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 8 0,46 13 to 6 3/4 lbs of Mutton at 8 0,54 24 to 5 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 7 0,45 5 28 to 7 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 7 0,38 Aug 6 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 7 0,49 13 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 0,38 18 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 0,43 27 to 8 lbs of Mutton at 6 0,38 Sept 1 to 6 lbs of Lamb at 6 0,36 4 to 2 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 8 0,21 8 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 6 0,18 13 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef Lamb at 6 0,38 16 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0,38 22 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 6 3/4 0,50 28 to 13 lbs of Mutton at 5 0,65  Debt carried forward - 143:51.5
Credit Credit brought forward - 55.57 Apr. 7 For one Calf 5,00 Cash 3,00 Apr. 14 For one Calf 4,93 Head & Pluck 0,85 Skin 1,19 Credit carried forward - 71.04

  1873. Debit brought forward  43.51.5  Credit brought forward  71.04    Oct 2 to 6 lbs of Lamb at 5 3/4  0,30      6 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 6  0,30  Credit carried forward     11 to 3 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6  0,21      18 to 8 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 3/4  0,40.5      19 to 6 lbs of Beef at 6  0,36      22 to 15 lbs of Beef at 6  0,90      28 to 17 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6  1,05      Debit carried forward  146.44.0    

South Reading 23 March 1874
   Mr James Emerson to Fred Kimball Dr   Ditto brought forward 146.44 Credit brought forward 71.04   March 3 By Cash 2.00 Credit   To one Barrel of Cider 3.00 Feb 3 By Horse & sleigh & Maple   May 13 to 8 lbs of Veal at 7 0.56 March 3 By one Calf   21 to 6 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0.45 Two gss. 30 lbs at 8 - 1.80   18 to 4 lbs of Veal at 7 0.28 Two gss 31 lbs at 10 3.10   July 6 to 6 lbs of Lamb at 10 0.60 Head & Pluck 0.20   16 to 3 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 10 0.35 Credit brought forward   26 to Beef 0.44 Credit carried forward 76.34   Aug 2 to 6 lbs of Beef at 7 0.42   16 to 2 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 8 0.20   20 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.52 5   27 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.24 5   Sept 6 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 0.45 5   10 to 4 lbs of Beef at 7 0.28   21 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 0.48 5   23 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.45 5   Oct 5 to 11 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.80 5   11 to 2 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0.20   14 to 12 lbs of Beef at 7 0.84   25 to 9 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.65 5   28 to 9 lbs of Beef at 9 0.81   Nov 8 to 7 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 6 1/2 0.45 5   10 to 2 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 8 0.20   Ditto carried forward 162.22 0  

South Reading Apr. 11, 1815
   Mr James Emerson to Lucr Winn Dr.   Debit brought forward 163.22 Credit brought forward 76.34   Apr 11 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 9 3/4 0,31 3/4 Credit   21 to 7 lbs of Veal at 7 1/2 0,53 May 19 For one half wt. 5 at 8 1/2 3,50   May 2 to 7 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0,52 3/4 One shilling out of the skin 0,10   10 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0,60 Head & Pluck 0,25   19 to 8 lbs of Veal at 6 0,48   22 to 9 lbs of Veal at 6 0,54 30 For one half wt. 15 at 6 1/2 2,99   30 for Marketing Veal 1,00 Head & Pluck 0,12 3/4   June 10 to 9 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 0,57 Skin 1,05   15 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0,60   20 to 7 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 0,45   23 to 5 lbs of Veal at 7 0,42   July 1 to 16 lbs of Veal at 8 1,28 July 1 For one Calf wt. 16 at 7 1/2 1,37 3/4   Delivered to L. Hale 0,50 Head & Pluck 0,25   First Marketing Veal 1,00 89.2 3/4   5 to 8 lbs of Beef at 9 0,72   12 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 8 0,48   18 to 9 lbs of Beef at 9 0,81   21 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 8 0,48   24 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 0,42   Aug 5. to 8 lbs of Beef at 7 0,56   8 to 12 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 0,90 Aug 5. For one Sheep 2,80   15 to 7 lbs of Mutton at 7 0,50   18 to 3 lbs of Beef at 7 0,21   22 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 7 0,35   25 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 0,41   29 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 6 1/2 0,31   Sept 2 to 5 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 0,38   14 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0,45   15 to 4 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 0,23   178.32 3/4  

Ditt brought forward — 178.32
Sept. 19 to 6 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.42
22 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 — 0.36
25 to 3 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.21
16 to 3 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.21
28 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 6 — 0.30
30 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.38
Oct. 3 to 15 lbs of Beef at 7 — 1.05
13 to 10 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.73
17 to Steak — 0.20
21 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.35
28 to 11 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0.77
Ditt carried forward — 183.50
Credit
Credit brought forward — 92.05
Dec. 18 For one Hide
Wt. 53 lbs at 5 — 2.65
Credit carried forward 95.83

South Reading May 9, 1816
Mr James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr.
   Debt brought forward — 183.50 Credit brought forward — 95.83   May 1 to 7 lbs of Veal at 7 0, 49 Credit   18 to 8 lbs of Veal at 6 1/2 0, 50 For one Calf wt. 52 lbs at 7 1/2 3, 90   June 5 to 10 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0, 73 5 Head 0, 25   17 to 9 lbs of Veal at 8 0, 72 Skin wt. 8 lbs. at 1 1/2 1, 12   to 7 lbs of Veal at 7 0, 49 Credit carried forward — 101.10   Marketing Calf 1, 00   21 to 9 lbs of Beef at 6 0, 54   July 3 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 1/2 0, 46   9 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0, 50   12 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0, 28   24 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0, 45   30 to 5 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 5 1/2 0, 27 5   31 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 4 0, 21   Aug. 9 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 8 1/2 0, 64   13 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 6 1/2 0, 31   20 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 5 1/2 0, 41   Sept 2 to 8 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 0, 52   7 to 4 lbs of Lamb at 5 0, 20   18 to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 0, 42   24 to 9 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 5 0, 47 5   28 to 10 lbs of Beef at 7 0, 70   Oct 5 to 5 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 0, 31   10 to 11 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 0, 25   15 to 6 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 0, 33   23 to 8 lbs of Beef at 5 1/2 0, 44   30 to 15 lbs of Beef at 5 0, 75   Nov 2 to 4 lbs of Beef at 4 0, 28   5 to 8 lbs of Lamb at 4 0, 32   20 to 10 lbs of Beef at 5 0, 95   23 to 4 lbs of Pork at 10 0, 40   to 7 lbs of Beef at 6 0, 42   Debt carried forward — 198.21.5  

Debit brought forward — 198.21.5 Nov 25 to 8 lbs of Beef at 5 — 0.40 9 to 22 lbs of Beef at 6 — 1.32 16 to 9 lbs of Beef at 5 3/4 — 0.55 30 to 7 lbs of Beef at 5 3/4 — 1.44 Dec 28 to 8 3/4 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0.68 to 5 1/2 lbs of Tallow at 12 1/2 — 0.68 Debit carried forward 202.29.5
Dec 10 brought credit carried forward — 101.10 credit carried forward — 101.10

South Reading Feb 8. 1817
   Mr James Emerson to Suel Vinn Dr. Credit bro't forward 107.10   Debit bro't forward — — 202.19.5 Credit   Feb. 8 to 18 lbs of Beef at 8 6.44   22 to Killing one Sheep 0.25 Feb 8 For one Calf 0.02   May 19 to 9 lbs of Veal at 8 0.72 May 19 For one Calf 5.00   5 to 5 lbs of Veal at 7 1/2 0.45   27 to 18 lbs of Veal at 7 1.26   to 5 lbs of Veal at 7 0.35   June 1 to 10 1/2 feet of Wood   at 38 3/4 per Cord 3.94   to 7 lbs of Veal at 7 0.49   5 to 2 lbs of Tallow at 12 1/2 0.25   10 to 7 1/2 lbs of Mutton at 7 0.52-5   24 to 9 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 0.65-5   July 1 to 5 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 10 0.52-5   9 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 10 0.30   24 to 5 lbs of Lamb at 9 0.45   26 to 7 lbs of Beef at 8 0.55   31 to 3 lbs of Lamb at 9 0.27   Aug 2 to 4 lbs of Beef at 8 0.32   8 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 1/2 0.55   15 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0.44   20 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 9 0.40   25 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 0.60   27 to 5 lbs of Beef at 8 0.48   Sept. 2 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.52-5   9 to 6 lbs of Beef at 8 0.48   12 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 0.35   15 to 4 lbs of Beef at 7 0.28   17 to 4 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.31   23 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 0.38-5   27 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 0.42   Debit come forward — 220.28 0  
112.12

Debt brought forward — 220.28. — 1817
Oct 2 to 5 lbs of Mutton at 7 — 0,352 Credit brought forward —
112.12
7 to 10 lbs of Beef at 7 1/2 — 0,75
14 to 8 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,59-5
21 to 5 lbs of Tallow at 11 — 0,55
23 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,45-5
24 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,52-5
28 to 9 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,63
31 to 7 lbs of Lamb at 8 1/2 — 0,64
Nov. 1 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 — 0,52
3 to 15 lbs of Beef at 8 — 1,20
8 to 9 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,63
10 to 8 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,45-5
18 to 7 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,49
Dec. 2 to 10 1/2 lbs of Beef at 7 — 0,73
Debt carried forward — 228.45.10
Credit carried forward — 112.12

South Reading May 1 1818
Dr James Emerson to Suel Winn Dr
Debt carried forward - 228.45
Credit carried forward - 118.12
May 1 to 5 lbs of Veal at 7 - 0.35
Credit
May 8 to Head & Puch - 0.42
May 10 to 5 lbs of Veal at 7 - 0.35
12 to 3 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 - 0.21
116.60
15 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 - 0.59-5
22 to 7 lbs of Veal at 6 1/2 - 0.45-5
June 2 to 7 1/2 lbs of Veal at 7 - 0.52-5
9 to 8 1/2 lbs of Veal at 6 1/2 - 0.55
30, to 4 lbs of Lamb at 10 - 0.40
July 7 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 10 - 0.65
25 to 6 1/2 lbs of Lamb at 8 1/2 - 0.54
Aug 11 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 9 - 0.58-5
14 to 4 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.32
Ox work - 0.75
18 to 5 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.40
26 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.44
Sept 1 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.28-5
8 to 5 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.44
15 to 5 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.40
22 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.52
Oct 2 to 3 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.28
6 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 1/2 - 0.55
13 to 7 lbs of Beef at 9 1/2 - 0.66-5
20 to 5 lbs of Beef at 7 - 0.35
27 to 6 1/2 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.52
Nov 3 to 5 lbs of Beef at 8 - 0.40
9 to 7 1/2 lbs of Beef at 6 1/2 - 0.49
16 to 3 1/2 lbs of Tallow at 12 1/2 - 0.44-5
Debt 240.97 4.5
116.60
116.60
Balance of Debt 124.34 5
1810 August 6 3 1/2 Lamb - 24 omitted
1811 May 17. beef - 89 omitted
14 Balance of Debt Due
124.47 5
when settled by cash

South Reading April 2 d A D 1830
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies from my book account as therein charged to James Emerson in the several years mentioned, that at or about the close of each year I used to settle with him and received in payment a note on interest for the balance due, and occasionally when I had gotten several notes against him I have taken the small notes & cost up the interest and put them all into one note, and I further say that the aforesaid account with perhaps a few additional charges made in the year 1819 are the consideration and the sole consideration for which the notes, I held against James Emerson mentioned in my deposition or affidavit, were given.
Middlesex ss. April 2 d A D . 1830 Then the above-named Euel Wims made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Jos. Nica Pierce Justice of the Peace

Oliver Holden Adm or on estate of Dr John Hays Estate, affidavit of copy of his account.
Marked F

Oliver Holden Adm affidavit to Dr John Hays Account

   Moses St. James Emerson Jr To John Flag Page 17   Book 3 d / page 38   Date Particulars L. d.     May 5: 1793 Visid attention to his wife in travel L. 0. 12. 0   Sep 23 1794. Visid & medicine " 2. 0   Nov 11. 1795 Visid & Medicine " 3. 0   12 & 13 .. " " " 3. 0   July 12. -- " " " 3. 0   " 13 -- " " " 4. 0   Decemr " " " 4. 0   24. Dec. 1795 " " " 2. 0   " 26 -- " " " 4. 0   May 26. 1796. " " " 5. 0   June 1. 24 7 " " " 2. 0   8. " " " " " 4. 0   March 18. 1797 " " " 4. 0   " 21 st -- " " " 5. 0   April 8 -- " " " 5. 0   " 10 " " " " 5. 0   " 12 " " " " 4. 0   " 15 " " " " 3. 0   " 18 -- " " " 4. 0   May 10 " " " " 2. 0   July 24 " " " " 14. 0   " " " " " " 4. 0   " 26 -- " " " 3. 0   " " " " " " 4. 0   June 17 1798 " " " 2. 0   " 18 -- " " " 2. 0  
This copied from page 38. Book 3 d F 5.7.0
Credit on some page is credit, as follows. 12.0
May 8 th 1793 and carried to page 326
   Page 326.   Date Particulars L. d.     Feb. 2. 1799 Balance brought forward from page 38 L. 5. 7. 0 L. 0. 12. 0   " " " Visits & medicine 3. 0 Feb. 4 th 1802   " " 3 " " 5. 0 medicine 8/7   " " 7 " " 4. 0 Credit carried   " " 15 " " 5. 19. 0 to page 327   Decemr 1 st " " 4. 0   " " " " " 3. 0   March 13. 1800 " " his wife in travel 18. 0   " 29 -- " " 4. 0   " 31 -- " " 0. 4. 0   April 2. " " " " 2. 0   " " " " " 4. 0   July 27. " " " " 1. 6   " 30 " " " 4. 0   Decemr 25 " " " " 4. 0   " 26 " " " " 3. 0   " 28 " " " " 5. 0   " 29 " " "  

2. page
£ s. d
credit
  Jan'y 18. 1801 Visits & Medicine 0: 3: 0   " 2. " " " " " " 5: 0   " 11 " - " " " " " 4: 0   " 17 " - " " " " " 4: 0   " - " - " " " " " 2: 0   Jan'y 27 - " - " " " " " 3: 0   Feb'y 17 " attention to his wife in travel. 18: 10   " 29 " - visits & medicine - 4: 0   " 11 " " " " " " 4: 6   " 27 " " " " " " 3: 0   March 18. " " " " " " 5: 0   " 21 st - 1802 " " " " " 3: 2   Feb'y 15 - " " " " " " 18: 0   March 3. " " " " " " 2: 0   " 12 - " " " " " " 2: 6   " 15 - " " " " " " 3   " 22. " " " " " " 1: 0   April 1 st " " " " " " 2: 6   May 15. - " " " " " " 5: 0   " 11 - " " " " " " 3: 6   12: 7: 8 
Page 327
Sundries brought from page 326. £ 12: 7: 8
  May 27. D. 1802 Visits & Medicine 3: 0   June 9. " - " " " " " 4: 4   " - " " " " " " 3: 0   Sept 5. " " " " " " 3: 8   " 8. " " " " " " 3: 8   Oct 27. " " " " " " 4: 6   " 28. 30: " " " " " " 6: 6   " 34 " " " " " " 5: 0   August 16. 1804 " " " " " 6: 6   " 19 - " " " " " " 5: 6   " 20 - " " " " " " 5: 6   " 23 - " " " " " " 3: 10   " 28 - " " " " " " 5: 00   " 11 " " " " " " 1: 06   July 23 rd 1805 " " " " " 3: 00   " 25 - " " " " " " 6: 00   " 28. - " " " " " " 5: 00   " - " " " " " " 1: 0: 06   1805 £ 17: 5: 02   March 5. & April 13 - " " " " " 3: 06   Sep 10 th - " " " " " 5: 06   " - " " " " " " 5: 00   " - " " " " " " 5: 00   " - " " " " " " 6: 06   18: 18: 02 
Credit March 6. 1805 Money 18/ carried to page 231.

  Page 238. Sundries brought from page 327. £ 18: 18: 02  2 pages Credited conceded to Book 4th page 61.    1805 Decm 14 visits medicine &c 3: 00   " 16 " " " 7: 00   " 18 " " " 6: 00   " 20 " " " 7: 00   " 11 " " " 7: 00   " 30 " " " 1: 00   March 26 " " " £ 20: 10: 08   1806 " 9 " " 5: 00   " 11 " " " 7: 00   " 15 " " " 4: 00   " 22 " " " 9: 00   " 22 " " " 7: 00   May 19 th " " " 5: 00   Nov. 12. " " " 6: 00   " 23 " " " 7: 00   6: 00   23: 9: 08 
  Book 4 page 58 Sundries brought from Book 3 d page 231. £ 23: 9: 08  Credited £ 1-16: 6    1807 April 18 visits medicine &c " 6: 00   " 22 " " " 6: 00   " 23 " " " 3: 00   " 11 " " " 4: 00   May 1 st " " " 3: 00   " 2 " " " 5: 00   " 7 " " " 6: 00   Sep 13 " " " 5: 00   Nov 20 " " " 5: 00   £ 25: 14: 08   1808 April 16 " " " 5: 00  June 7. 1808 Received 12.00 £ 2: 8: 6    " June 7 " " " 10: 00   " 24 " " " 6: 00   " 11 " " " 1: 00   " 29 " " " 4: 00   July 2 nd " " " 2: 00   October 4 th " " " 3: 00   Nov 5 " " " 2: 00   " 27 " " " 5: 00   1: 00   £ 28: 3: 08 
  1809 July 4 " " " 5: 00   " 7 " " " 2: 6   " 14 " " " 2: 6   " 29 " " " 2: 6   Nov 3 rd " " " 6: 0   " 7 " " " 3: 0   " 21 " " " 6: 0   1811 June 18 " " " 6: 0   " 28 " " " 6: 0   " 11 " " " 6: 0   Dec 11 " " " 4: 0   " 11 " " " 6: 0   " 11 " " " 3: 6   " 11 " " " 3: 6   £ 31: 16: 00 

  Page 4 th Amount brought from foot of last page L 31: 14: 8   1812 May 18 Visits & medicine 4: 0   1813 May 10 " " " 4: 0   " " " " 6: 6   " " " " 4: 0   " " " " 5: 0   15 " " " 8: 0   17 " " " " 5: 0   " " " " 4: 0   " " " " 6: 0   24 " " " 8: 0   June 4 " " " 6: 0   " " " " 6: 0   July 12 " " " 7: 0   " " " " 5: 0   14 " " "   L 35: 2: 2 Conc'd for wad to page 189 
  Page 189. Sundries brought from page 61 st L 35: 2: 2 Credited L 2: 8: 6   24 July 1813. Visits & medicines 2: 0   25 " " " 7: 0   Decr. 15 " " " 7: 0   " " " " 7: 6   20 " " " 11: 6   23 " " " 7: 6   Jan'y 12. 1814 " " " 2: 0   Sept 24 " " " 3: 6   March 7. 1818 " " " 5: 0   10 " " " 6: 0   14 " " " 7: 0   " " " " 2: 6   20 " " " 6: 6   25 " " " 5: 0   April 3 rd " " " 2: 6   39: 4: 8   2: 8: 6   36: 16: 2   $ 122: 69 
  Credited by cash   1793. $ 2.00   1802 1.00   1805 3.00   1808 2.00   Horse hire during 20.00   22 grass 5   5 days self & cattle 7.50   4 geese 12/ hogs 10/ 2.25   Butter 17/ 100 eggs 10/ 23   $ 38: 08 
Balances due — 84: 61 recd pay by note Charlestown (Mass) April 27. 1830 This certifies that the subscriber was Admin or upon the estate of John Hey of South Reading, physician, deceased, and that the foregoing account against James Emerson of said South Reading is a true copy from the Books and was settled by note, which was afterward paid, as I think by his son James Emerson junr. Oliver Holden Admin or Middlesex ss. April 27 th 1830 Then the above named Oliver Holden made oth that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace

Burnage Gales account against Josiah Emerson copy from his Ledger. Marked G.
15

Methed + G.
   1813 Dr James Emerson of South Reading Massachusetts in of     For sundries of goods deliver'd from Jan'y 26. to April 24 th inclusive - - - - - 10 50   " sundries of goods deliver'd from April 27. to July 24 th inclusive - - - - - 22 55   " sundries of goods deliver'd from July 29. to Nov: 23. inclusive. - - - - - 8 39   " sundries of goods deliver'd from Decr 23. to Oct: 17. 1814. inclusive - - - - - 41 44   " sundries of goods deliver'd from Oct: 17. to Jan'y 31. 1815. inclusive - - - - - 25 35   " sundries of goods deliver'd from Feby 2. to June 3 rd inclusive - - - - - 66 79   " sundries of goods deliver'd from June 10 th to Dec: 12. inclusive - - - - - 10 48   " sundries of goods deliver'd from Dec: 16. 1815. to May 13. 1816. inclusive - - - - - 77 27   " sundries of goods deliver'd from May 15. to Oct: 29 inclusive - - - - - 21 93   " sundries of goods deliver'd from Nov 2. to March 22. 1817. inclusive - - - - - 99 20   " sundries of goods deliver'd from March 28. to Nov. 14. 1817. inclusive. - - - - - 42 40   141 60   16 13   18 67   176 40   15 89   192 29   72 14   264 43  
The foregoing is a true transcript of my account- ing. from my store in said South-Reading, from my and footed there, and from thence, the gross amount was according to the above transcript, and settlements made day book, and the same was carried on to my Ledger, as commenced, and judgement thereon rendered in as as near as I can now recollect) two hundred and Six Emerson. and I further say, that at or about the time to pay me with, from Doctor John Hart of South- sex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. this Sixth Eight hundred and thirty.
State of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. Then the above statement by him subscribed contained the truth the subject matter therein contained before

   1823 With Burrage Gale of Said Town Cr.     Dec 7 By Note to ballance ----- 41 44   1814 41 44   Oct 17 By Note to ballance ----- 28 35   1815 66 79   Feby 2 " " " " ----- 10 48   June 19 " " " " ----- 77 27   21 93   Dec 13 " " " " ----- 99 20   42 40   141 60   1816   Nov 2 " " " " ----- 34 80   1817 176 40   March 25 " " " " ----- 15 89   1818 192 29   Feby 1 " " " " ----- 72 14   264 43  
for goods sold and delivered James Emerson of South-Read Ledger, the several items of which were all charged on my Day book. only carried on to the Ledger, when footings were occasionally made, with him, and notes given, for which he was then credited on my account to the above transcript, and subsequently a suit was my favour against him, for what was then due, amounting to or by Dollars or near that sum, which was paid me by said me I understood, that said Emerson obtained the money Reading. - Dated at South-Reading, in the County of Middle day of November in the Year of Our Lord One thousand Burrage Gale.
sworn Burrage Gale made oath That the foregoing is the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the matter Joshua Prescott Jur. Peace

James Nichol
Account
Copy of By Donald Gould Admrs &.
his affidavits
marked H

Market St.
Dr. 1806. James Emerson to James Nichols ————— Cr
  April. To quart of W. Rum 25   May " Mon & Team 1/2 day 1 00   " " quart of Molasses 12 1/2   " " 1/2 Gal. Do 25   June " sundries 28   August 12 " quart of W. Rum 25   " 14 " sundries 23   " 28 " pint of W. Rum 12 1/2   " 30 " 1/4 lb Tea 25   Sep 29. " Pound of candles 20   " 17 " quart of W. Rum 25   " 19 " Pint of Rum Pound of candles 32 1/2   " 30 " 3/4 lb sugar 44   Octo. 6 " 1 lb of candles 60   " 14 " Do — Do 22   " 22 " quart of Rum 1 lb candles 47   " 28 " quart of Rum & Tobacco 73 1/2   " 27 " Do sundries 12   Decem 4 th " quart of Rum. Pair of Mitts 45   " 9 " Pair of Mitts 25   " " sundries from the Plate 60 1/2   6. 43 1/2 
Dr. 1807
  Jan. 9. " Pint of rum 12 1/2   " 12 " quart of W. Rum & Tobacco 28   " 15 " " " 25   " 16 " quart — Do 25   " 20 " Do — Do 25   " 23 " Do — Do 25   Feb. 24 " Pint — Do 12 1/2   " 19 " Do — Do & Tobacco 15   " " Do — Do 12 1/2   March 17. " Do — Do 12 1/2   " 30 " 7 lb Tobacco 37 1/2   April 2 d " sundries 29   " 25 " Pint of Rum & crackers 18 1/2   " 30 " Mon & Team   May 8. " quart of W. Rum 1/4 lb Ginger 32   " 21 " 1 3/4 of fish 11   " 22 " 1 1/2 pint of W. Rum 19   " 23 " sundries 48   " 28 " 1/4 Tea 23   June 6. " quart of W. Rum 25   " 15 " Pint of Rum & quart of Molasses 25   " 19 " Do Do 12 1/2   July 20 " salt & Tobacco 21   August 3. " Ananil corned for wood 

Account brought forward
  Aug 15 So a fresh of salt & Rum 38   " 11 " Rum & Lemons 34   " 28 " Fish & candles 39   Sept 3 d " Pint W. Rum 12 1/2   " 5 " Do - Do 12 1/2   " 9 " Quart Do 25   " 11 " Pint - Do 12 1/2   " 16 " 1 lb of candles 20   " 18 " Crackers 72   " 19 " Sundries 55   " 22 " Sundries 47   " 24 " quart of W. Rum 25   " 30 " Do - Do 85   Oct 1 st " Chase to Woburn 42   " 5 " quart of W. Rum 25   " 11 " Do - Do & Lobano 20   " 19 " 3 Wd Rum - Do 25   " 29 " Do - Do & 1/2 lb candles 19   Dec 5 " Pint of Rum 35   " 26 " Sundries 27   " 28 " quart of Rum & Snuff 21 1/2   1808   Jan 13 " Sundries on slate   17 83 1/2   Feb 15 " quart - 20   " Sundries 10   10 29 1/2 
The above account as appears by the Books was settled by note dated March 1 st 1808
  1808   April 18 th To quart of west P. Rum 20   " 22 " 68 feet of Boards 1 02   " 23 " quart of W Rum & fish 47   " 28 " Sundries 37   May 18 " Sundries 10   " 19 " Mon & Icon Breaking up 1 day 50   June 2 " 4 3/4 pound fish 50   " 15 " Pound of candles 20   " 21 " quart of W. Rum 20   July 23 " Do - Do 25   August 30 " Sundries 12 1/2   Sept 13 " Pint of Rum 24   " 28 " Thread & 29. candles & Vent 20   Oct 5 " Sundries 20 
Account conceded forward

1808 Account continued on
  Nov 14 To a pint W. Rum — — 12 1/2   " 29 " Sundries — — 84   1809 Sundries — 2 85   Jan'y. 6. " — — 34   Feb'y 10 th 1 1/2 pint Brandy — — 33   April 13. Shovel — — 84   May - 30 14 lb. Glaze & sundries — — 14   June 27 Sundries — — 17   July - 17. Pck of salt — — 34   " 18. Pint 1/2 Brandy — — 83   " 18. Sundries — 1 17   " 28 3 1/2 lb Wine — — 37   August - 2 d Salt & Sundries — — 18   Sept - 23 d Rum & Tobacco — — 13   " 25. Pint 1/2 W. Rum — — 34   Oct r 3 d 3 1/2 lb Wine & qt of W. Rum — — 83   Nov - 4 6 crackers 3 1/2 pound wine — — 15 74 
New broom
  1809 1/4 Tea one broom — — 33   Nov r - 21 Grass cut — — 04   " 25. 20 cords timber of Desh — 1 32   Dec r . 15. guest of Rum & crackers — — 48   " 19 guest of Rum & crackers — — 08   — Sundries lot of slate — 8 08     23 95 
  To the above note dated March 1 st . 1808 for 18 29 1/2   Int. to Feb. 14. 1810 is 2 15   Whale due on when lost note was 44 39 1/2   given 
The note mentioned in my Deposition was dated Feb. 14. 1810 for 44.00. balancing the account and first note, wanting 39 1/2 cents which was either paid or given in but which does not appear.
The above is a true copy of the account on James Nichols book of account now in my possession
Stoneham November 3 d 1830
Daniel Gould Administrator of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Said James Nichols estate
Middlesex ss. Nov 3 d 1830 Then the above named Daniel Gould made oath to the truth of the foregoing statement by him subscribed, that it contained the truth to the whole thereof & nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Justina Merrill Jus. Peace

affidavit of John Gould
Washed S. 3
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Model J. 7 John Gould of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do depose and say that on the first day of June A.D. 1813. James Emerson gave me a note as Parish Treasurer I being Treasurer that year. The following of which is a true copy (viz)
"$39.90 South Reading 1 st June 1813." "For value received I promise to pay the John Gould Parish Treasurer or his successor in said office their nine dollars and ninety cents on demand with interest" "Attest Amos Boardman" "James Emerson"
The consideration of which said note was for one which Col. Amos Boardman had given me or received for a few in the Meetinghouse and I understood said Emerson was indebted to said Boardman, and took his his note and gave up said Boardman's. And I further say that in July the second day A.D. 1821. James Emerson paid me the principal and interest on the balance then due being $54.25 cts, as appears on the back of the said note, and which I believe to be true, How or in which way said James Emerson became indebted unto said Boardman I do not know, nor do I suppose it, at present could be easily ascertained as said Boardman is now dead and his son Asa who had the care of his and inherited his estate died at the South River last summer.
South Reading October 28 th A.D. 1830
John Gould.
State of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. Then the above named John Gould made oath to the truth of the foregoing statement, that it contained the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me
Joshua Prescott Jus. Peace
J.

Daniel Gould account against James Emerson copy of, and his affidavit. Thereon
 I marked

D. 1806. Stoneham September 13 th Mashed S
James Emerson to Daniel Gould ————— Dr
  Sept 13 th 1810  Then rec d and settled with James Emerson Jr and found due to me the sum of $ 7.02     May 8 th 1809  To the Team 1/2 day  0.90    "  " Horse 1/2 day  0.50    Oct 29 th  " Making 11 barrels of cider  3.87    May 18 th 1810  " Latt fish  0.39    " Nov 18 th  " making 2 1/2 barrels cider  0.18 3/4    1813  " Team & Edmund 1/2 a day  1.00    Aug 4 th  " Breaking up plough 1/2 day  50    April 21 st  " Team & Edmund breaking up 2 hours  80    May 7 th  " Timber for horse waggons  1.00      16.62  
Stoneham November 3 d D. 1830
I hereby certify that the above is a true transcript of all the account I find due on my books of account now extant, that at the time when the first charge in the account was made we then had a settlement, or reckoning and found the above sum of 7.02 is due, which was then showed as above although the several items of that which that account was made up I cannot find on any of my books extant, as the book of account on which they were kept, must be lost. I further say that the the consideration of the remainder of the note mentioned in my affidavit was for work done for him when he built his house in 1799 or 1800, or near that time, for which a note was then given, and of which work done the account is now lost, and that when we made our settlement on on the 30 th day of Sept r D. 1813. The above account together with the prints int due on the old note was then added thereto and made up the sum of $32.92 for which he gave me the note mentioned in a former deposition and which was paid as therein stated.
Daniel Gould
State of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss. November 3 d D. 1870 Then the above named Daniel Gould made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me.
Joshua Russell Jus. of the Peace

James Gould's Affidavit Jr.

Myhed Jr.
I James Gould of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Mass a do depose and say, according to my best recollection I received a note from Mr. Eleazar Baker against James Emerson of said South Reading to collect and pay to Mrs. Lucy Nichols for rent of a place said Baker had rented of her, and that the same was collected of or paid me by James Emerson for the sum of James Emerson. The principal & int amount is to 20.33 cts. And I further say that it appears in my book account with her, that said note was received of said Baker and in August 1821 paid me by said Emerson and also the contents as appears on said book of account as amounted to 20.33. cts. which was paid to said Lucy Nichols. As to the consideration of said note I knew nothing of.
James Gould
South Reading Novr. 3 d A. 1830
State of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss. Novr. 3 d A. 1830
Then the above named James Gould made oath that the foregoing statement by him made contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Russell Justice of the Peace.

Dr John North Affidavit Dr John North affidavit Marked IIa
South West Museum 10-11-1891

Mortgage
I John Hart of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do depose and say that in further explanation of my affidavits before given on account of money loaned to James Emerson in October 1819. That at the time the mortgage of five hundred dollars was given, by the said Emerson to me a note secured also by a Mortgage, dated February 21. A.D. 1814 for $177.30.5 which with the interest due in October 1819 at the time the fore mentioned Mortgage of 500. was given amounted to near 250. in which a small bill he then owed me for medical attendance on him and his family. And that the said Mortgage of 177.30.5 given in 1814, was for one hundred dollars I loaned him many years before which at the time the Mortgage of 1814 was given, with the interest and also a small bill of eight or ten dollars for medical aid included amounted to the above mentioned sum of 177.30.5. And at the time the second mortgage was given in the year A.D. 1819 I loaned him enough to make the sum of five hundred dollars on said him up the Mortgage of 177.30.5. The money he then had of me in October 1819 I understood was wanted by him to pay Barnard Yale who had sued him. And I further say that said James Emerson is reputed to be a poor man and entirely unable to support himself and that he is at present supported by his son James Emerson Jr. And that he is also unable to support him, by reason of his embarrassments, and cannot in my opinion do it much longer if his creditors call on him to pay them  South Reading December 10 th 1830 John Hart

State of Massachusetts.
Middlesex ss. December 10. th A. 1830 Then the foregoing above named John Hunt made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained. before me
Joshua Prescott Jus. Peace

ML I know all men by these presents that I the within named Jonas Parker Jr. in consideration of three hundred dollars to me paid by Seth Sweetser of Woburn in the County of Middlesex do by these presents bargain, sell, transfer and assign to the said Seth Sweetser his heirs and assigns all the right title and interest I have in and to the within described premises in the within deed of Mortgage and also the note described in said Deed of Mortgage.
To have and to hold the same to him the said Seth Sweetser his heirs and assigns in as ample a manner as I the said Jonas Parker Jr. my heirs might hold and enjoy the same by virtue of the within deed of Mortgage. And I do for myself, my heirs, executors & administrators hereby authorise, and empower the said Seth Sweetser, his executors & administrators, to receive to his and their own use the sum mentioned in the condition of the within deed of Mortgage whenever the same shall be paid to him or them by the within named Jonas Emerson, his executors or administrators agreeable thereto and to discharge the said mortgage or reconvey the premises upon the redemption thereof, or by law is proceeded, as fully to all intents and purposes as I the said Jonas Parker Jr. my heirs executors or administrators or ought to have discharged and reconveyed the same in case of such payment or redemption, as if this assignment had not been made. And I the said Jonas Parker Jr. do for myself my heirs executors & administrators covenant with the said Seth Sweetser, his heirs and assigns, that I have good right to assign the said premises, as aforesaid, and that the said Seth Sweetser may have & hold the same, subject however to the right of redemption, against the lawful claims of all persons.
In witness whereof I the said Jonas Parker Jr. have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of John Sweetser
Jonas Parker Jr.
L.S.
Middlesex ss. March 25. A. D. 1824 Then the above named Jonas Parker Jr. acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed.
Before me John Sweetser Justice of the Peace.
I know all men by these presents that I Seth Sweetser the above mentioned assignee of this mortgage in consideration of three hundred dollars to me paid by Thomas Sweetser of Reading within named the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have sold, transferred, assigned and set over and do hereby sell, transfer, assign and set over unto the said Thomas Sweetser his heirs and assigns forever all the estate and premises described in the within mortgage, and which I hold as assignee of the same with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging;

together with this mortgage deed and all the papers relating thereto,
To have and to hold the same unto the said Thomas Sweetser his heirs and assigns forever. And I the said Seth Sweetser for myself, my heirs, executors & administrators do hereby covenant with the said Thomas Sweetser his heirs and assigns that the said premises are free from all incumbrances done or suffered by me or any one claiming from by or under me.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
Seth Sweetser
L.S.
James Emerson Jr Joshua Prescott.
Middlesex ss. Reading August 17 th 1827. Then the above mentioned Seth Sweetser acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act & deed.
Before me Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex ss. February 22 d 1831. I hereby certify that that the foregoing assignment are true copies of assignment made on the back of the Mortgage Deed of which the annexed is, as will appear, a certified copy from the Register of Deeds. The last assignment, it will be perceived was witnessed by myself, - And I further certify, that although in the mortgage or the assignment thereon mentioned said Parker as guardian of the minor children of Thomas Sweetser deceased, yet he really is so, and the money loaned by him to James Emerson, as may be seen and is proved so by the affidavits of said Parker, James Emerson Jr and said Emerson really belonged to said minors and when one of them Seth Sweetser came of age this mortgage was on settlement transferred to him as part of his share. And afterwards said Seth Sweetser sold and transferred it to an elder brother of his who was of age at the time of his father's death, which

transfer or assignment I then wrote my self and was or appears a witness thereof and also took the acknowledgement thereof: and I hereby certify that I have seen the Mortgage Deed aforesaid with the aforementioned assignments endorsed thereon and the note therein described with the several endorsements thereon, and that the following is a true copy of said note mentioned in said mortgage deed, with the several endorsements, etc.
"South Reading June 30 th 1821. For value received of Jonas Parker Jr I promise to pay him or order three hundred dollars in one year from date hereof, with interest till paid."
$300.00
"Jonas Emerson"
"Attest William Nichols."
And on the back of said note is endorsed the words & figures viz,
"Interest paid up to June 30 th 1822" "Interest paid up to June 30 th 1823" "Interest paid up to June 30 th 1824" "Interest paid up to June 30 th 1825" "Interest paid up to June 30 th 1826" "Interest paid up to June 30 th 1826"
Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace

Know all Men by these Presents, That
I James Emerson of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gentleman
in consideration of Three hundred dollars to me paid by Jonas Parker Jr. of Reading in said County Gentleman
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell, and convey unto the said Jonas Parker Jr. his heirs and assigns a certain piece of land with my dwelling house and other buildings thereon situated in South Reading aforesaid containing about twenty— acres, and bounded Northerly by the road leading to Woburn, Easterly by land of the heirs of James Nichol lord of William Emerson, lord of Jeremiah Green, lord of Barnaby Gule, lord of Samuel Sweetland of John Hazen and lord of Samuel Wiley as the fence now stands, Southerly by land of Charles Gould, Southwesterly by land of the heirs of said Nichol and Westerly by the road leading to Stoneham
To Have and to Hold the afore-granted premises to the said Jonas Parker Jr.  his heirs and assigns, to his and their use and behoof forever.
And I do covenant with the said Jonas Parker Jr. for myself my heirs with him his heirs and assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore-granted premises: That they are free of all incumbrances: That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Parker to hold as aforesaid , and that I will warrant and defend the same premises to the said Jonas Parker Jr. his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
Provided nevertheless , That if the said James Emerson his heirs, executors, or administrators, pay to the said Jonas Parker Jr. his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the sum of Three hundred dollars, within one year from the date hereof with interest till paid
then this deed, as also one certain note of hand bearing even date with these presents, given by the said James Emerson to the said Jonas Parker Jr. or his order to pay the same sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force.
In witness whereof, I the said James Emerson
have hereunto set my hand and seal this Thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Signed, sealed, and delivered
in presence of us,
William Nichol } James Emerson Jr. }
James Emerson
Middlesex ss. June 30 th 1821
Then the abovenamed James Emerson acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed— before me, William Nichol
{ Just. of Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Middlesex ss. Cambridge, Feb. 4 15. 1831. I hereby certify that the within is a true copy of the record. Book 237 3 Page 538 3 Attest Wm. F. Stone Reg. of Deeds for County of Middlesex.
Copy of a Memorandum Recd from Jonas Emerson to Jonas Porter Jr with the assignment Marked Int

James Emerson Jr 2 d Affidavit.
Marked N
N

I James Emerson Junior of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts bondsmen of lawful age do testify and say, that the note given by my father James Emerson to Mount Moriah Lodge dated November 4 th D. 1825 was given on the following occasion (viz). My father was owing Col. Amos Boardman of said South Reading, who was indebted to said Lodge, as I then understood, and wishing to get the money to pay father to pay it, and he being unable to set the money went and gave his note to the Lodge and took up said Boardman's, and afterwards exchanged it with said Boardman for his. This note was given said Boardman for goods sold my father by said Boardman out of his store in the West in said South Reading. And I further say that said Boardman has been dead several years, and that Ira L. Boardman his son came in to possession of his estate and papers and books, he having assumed to pay his debts, and about two years ago went to East Florida and died on the water on a journey here some time last May  June , and the book account of his father are not easily, if at all, to be procured. But I know that my said father had much dealings with him and used to take goods out of his store. And I have no doubt if said Boardman were living he could produce and satisfactorily explain the origin of said note or debt. And I further say in relation to the consideration of the note of $500.00 given by my father to Dr John Hunt dated October 15 th D. 1819, and the Mortgage given on his real estate or collateral security, therefor at the same time, that my my father was at the time said Mortgage was given owing a note dated February 2 nd D. 1814, for $177.30 which was also secured by a Mortgage of real estate of the same date, and which with the principal and interest, as appears by a computation made at the time the Mortgage of $500.00 was given, now in my hands, to the sum of $246.43 3/4, and a further sum of $253.57 was loaned by said Hunt to my father or near that sum, as I believe there was a small account in favor of said Hunt for medicine included, which with the aforementioned Mortgage made up the sum of five hundred dollars. The first mortgage was then taken up, and one for five hundred dollars given as above mentioned, and said Hunt then paid my father as near as I can recollect about $250 or $255. or 260 dollars which , which I then took and for my father payed it in discharge of an Execution in favor of Burnham Gale of said South Reading against him of about that sum or a little more. Said Gale's Execution was issued on a judgment rendered at the Inferior Court of the C. C. Pleas in the County of Middlesex D. 1821 in his favor against my father on a debt contracted by the purchase of goods at said Gales store in said South Reading. And the said Gale being about to levy his execution on my father's real estate and he having no means to pay it with, he resorted to the to the offered

loan and gave said Hunt a mortgage as collateral security therefor As to the consideration of the note and Mortgage of 177.30 I can further say that when my father built his house or about that time he wanted some money more than he had to go on with his work and in the year 1800, 1801 or 1802 which of the years I do not now distinctly recollect he hired one hundred dollars of said Hunt and gave his note on interest therefor which remained unpaid till the year 1814 when the principal and interest then due together with a small bill for medicine indeed made the sum of 177.30. and the aforesaid note and mortgage was then given as aforesaid to secure the same. The aforesaid sum was hired to pay for lumber or workmen to finish his house he built about that time, and I have no doubt but that the money was so appropriated, of this money paid on the purchase of lumber or when the work was done there appears to have been no account which can now be found, or what is more probable there never was any account made of it at the time. As I have at my father's request enquired of those who did the work who say that they have not any account on book or their labor having been paid for at the time, they think that they were made out of it. And I am very sure that this money was hired to pay the Masons, as I seem to be strongly impressed with the idea that he was very soon called on for the payment of their work, and that my father hired it to pay them, but of this I will not be positive. As to the money hired of Jonas Parker by my father in the year 1821. The said Parker being guardian of some minor children of one Thomas Sweetser deceased and having some money belonging to the said minors in his hands I further say that in June A.D. 1821 My father was called on by Suel Winn and some others for debts, the one due to said Winn being about $200. dollars, which was contracted for meat he had from time to time sold him (he the said Winn being then a common victualler) and he told said Winn he could not pay him, Winn told him he must have it and if he did not pay him he would be sued, unless the money was paid Winn also told him he could hire the money of Jonas Parker and My father got up to go and see Parker with Winn, Parker said he had no money of his own to let but had some belong- ing to the said Minors, which he would loan provided good security should be given, and accordingly agreed to loan my father $200. dollars, and my father pursuant to that agree- ment gave him a note for 300 dollars dated June 30 1821 and a Mortgage on his real estate as collateral security. And I took the money of said Parker for him and paid Winn ahead

two hundred dollars. And in a day or two after I paid John Gould Treasurer of the Parish in said South Reading a note he held against my father Friend Int. $54 25, it being the balance of the note aforesaid dated June 1 st 1813. given originally for the sum of 39.90 D s . which said note was given said Gould by my father for a note said Gould then had against one Col. Amos Boordmon. And my father obtained the note to pay a debt he owed Boordmon which was so settled. The origin of said Boordmons debt against my father, was on account of goods from his store. But owing to the death of Boordmon and the removal and death also of his son or nephew I do not know that it would be pos- sible to explain it . Although were he living I have no doubt it could be done satisfactorily. I also with the same money I had of Wm Posen paid James Gould a note my father gave to Eleazar  Deacon Baker the sum then due on it was 20.35 D s . The date of said note I do not now recollect nor have I now any means of ascertaining as I did not take the note at the time I paid it but cancelled it. Because Gould said he wanted it to keep to shew to Lucy Nichol of Salem to whom the note had been trans- ferred by Baker for rent he owed her, and said Lucy Nichol had given it to Gould to collect. The consideration of the note was for a horse which I well remember my father bought of him and paid him the note at the time of the purchase. The horse cost was kept and wore out by my father. As to the little remainder of the three hundred dollars I paid of said note I do not know positively what was done with it but after mature reflection on the subject I believe I paid it to Jeremiah Bryant for interest money due him in part of this I will not be positive. And I further say that the note I paid Jeremiah Brinsman as stated in a former affidavit of mine, was given him as I understood at the time for goods he had out of his store, (Brinsman then kept a store near my father) And I know that he had goods there and did not pay for them Brinsman left South Reading eight or ten years ago and went back into the barns, some distance and died soon after, insolvent as I was informed and whether it would be possible to get at his books I know not. But I am confident the debt originated as above stated. And I further say that the note, or balance of it which I paid Wm Nichol in favor of Lilly Estow was given for goods purchased from his store. My father at the time the note was given which was Feb. 14 1819 made a purchase at once to the amount for which the note was given and at the same time gave the note for the goods.

Lilly Eaton died 8 or 10 years ago if I recollect rightly. and I have at the request of my father been to see his son Lilly Eaton  the Administration  who has his father's books  on his estate , but neither he nor myself could find any thing charge made in his books of accounts, and as he made so large a purchase and gave his note at the same time it is highly probable no droppings ever made. And I further say that I paid Timothy Pool and others for repairing my father's house in the Spring of 1814 the sum of $29.09. the copy of the said account is here under written viz.
1814. James Emerson to James Emerson Jr. Dr    April 30 th  Paid Lilly Eaton for 4 th nails —  8.00. 44    "  "  " 1/2 do boards — 10    "  Burnage Galt " 6 do nails, —  72    "  Jeremiah Green " Boards —  46    "  Ebenezer Hobson for 8 slabs —  86    "  Burnage Galt for glue —  60    "  Benjamin Swain for work —  2.50    "  Samuel Wiles for do —  2.50    "  Abraham for Limeidge —  2.00    "  Moses Grant for paper —  3.50     Timothy Pool for work & paint —  11.33    "  Stearns Bryant's bill for masonry work —  4.66      29.09.  
South Reading January 28 th 1831.
State of Massachusetts.
James Emerson Jr.
Middlesex ss. January 28 th 1831. Then the above named James Emerson Jr. made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth in relation to the subject matter therein contained, before me
Joshua Prescott Justice of the Peace
I Affidavit of James Emerson Jr.

The following is a list of Debts of James Emerson of one mentioned which James Emerson Jr has paid for him and on account of which the said James Emerson the father conveyed his real estate to James Emerson Jr the son on the terms and conditions stated by him in his affidavit, and on account of the purchase of said real estate of his father he gave him the bond or of mentioned in the valuation of his estate or here with sent, which said sums were paid by him at the times herein after stated, as 18

Amount brought forward. —————
3 12. 64
  Dec. 1823, 7 Feb. 17 th 5 Paid Benjamin Swain a note he held against him 6 63   Dec. 1825 Octo. 13 th 5 John Hunt six years int on his note of 500. in against him ————— Also 24 more int. ————— 180 00 24 00   Novr. 4 th 5 Joseph Holtsborn a note in favor of Mount Moriah Lodge. See Holtsborns Affidavit — 67 66   Dec. 1826 Apr. 13 th 5 John Rayner Jr. a note he held against him dated Sep. Dec. 1824 for Prin. 127.46. Int amounting to the sum of 15.29 142 75   Dec. 1827 Sept. 18 th 5 Paid Joshua Pierrott Ad mor on William Nichols Estate several small notes against him these notes were paid my self and as Admor of Nichols Estate I have no doubt paid them for with interest in with some of the notes 19 09   Sep. 27 5 Paid six years interest at several times on a note originally given to Jonas Parker Jr dated June 30 th Dec. 1821 for $300. in Now in the hands of Thomas Sweetser Jr ————— Also 12 dollars mor on int on said note — 108 00 12 00   Dec. 1828 May 17 5 Interest on two notes of Jeremiah Bryant against him one dated Feb 17. 1814. for 92.20 the other dated May 26. 1820 for 76.93. ————— See Mr Bryants affidavit and also a copy of his account here with sent. 70 98   1829 July 18 th 5 Paid John Rayner a note he held against him dated Aug 29 Dec. 1825 for 43.87 Prin and Int amounting to the sum of 6.58 See said Rayners affidavit — 50 45   July. 30. Daniel Gould Balancer on his notes — 8 72   1003.72 
For the evidence of the above payment see James Emerson Juns first affidavit.
A settlement of former business debts and also what James Emerson Jun paid for him! Michael O

The following is a Brief containing a List of Debts which James Emerson of South Reading in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman now owner or did own before the transfer of his real estate to his son James Emerson Junior, and also as will appear by the several affidavits of the persons to whom the same was due to gether with copies and extracts of their several accounts sworn to herewith sent to the War Department, for inspection. Viz.
   Jeremiah Bryant's Notes { A note in favor of Jeremiah Bryant against him dated Feb. 17 th D. 1814 for $ 92.20. on which Int. is paid to May 17 th D. 1815 Also another note in favor of same against same. Dated May 28 D. 1820. for $ 76.83. and Int. paid to May 17 th D. 1820 See his, Jeremiah Bryant's affidavit and extracts from his book account and the manner they were settled. Also Bryant's affidavit of his account not sent before he marked B  88 92 20 76 83   William Emerson's Note. { A note in favor of William Emerson given for a legacy by James Emerson dated April 10 th D. 1809. for $ 88.40. Seventy dollars of which was paid by his son James Emerson Jr in the following manner, Thirty dollars April 15 th D. 1813. and 40 dollars in June following. See William Emerson's affidavit, and James Emerson's Junior also 88 40   James Nichols Note { A note in favor of James Nichols deceased against him dated Feb. 14 th D. 1810 for $ 44.00. which was paid by James Emerson Jr. to Daniel Gould Esqr Administrator on said Nichols estate - See Gould's affidavit and a copy of the account, the consideration of said note, by him sworn to and herewith transmitted - marked E  44 00   Dn. Gould's Note. { A note to Daniel Gould Esqr given him by said Emerson dated Sept. 30 D. 1813. for $ 32.92. See Paid by James Emerson Junior. See said Gould's affidavit and copy of his account as for as he was able to give it. see his affidavit marked I for $7.66. 32 92   Mount Moriah Lodge Note. { Note in favor of Mount Moriah Lodge dated Novem. 17 th D. 1825. See Joseph Holbrook Deposition. N.B. The original consideration of this note was for a debt said Emerson owed Col. Amos Boardman deceased and cannot now be had, see James Emerson Jr affidavit, note and John Gould's also relating to the decease of said Boardman and the situation of his books & papers. See John Gould's affidavit marked J . see also James Emerson Jr's affidavit marked - N  67 66.   Dr John Flots Note. { Note in favor of Dr John Flots, against him dated Octo. 13 th D. 1819. for $ 500.00. Int. paid on same to Octo. 13. 1825. and $24.00 more paid. See said Flots affidavit for the consideration which was for money loaned, and also a subsequent one explaining of the first of the manner the money was loaned, and also James Emerson Jr and Burage Esqr for the manner in which the same was appropriated. Marked G . 500 00   Jonas Parker's Note (now in hands of Thomas Sweet) { Note to Jonas Parker Jr and Mortgage dated June 13 th D. 1821 for $ 300.00 loaned. See Jonas Parker Jr affidavit, Thomas Sweet's and James Emerson's Jr. for the manner the money was loaned and James Emerson's Jr for the manner it was appropriated. See also copy of S. Sweet's account. Marked E Amount carried forward 300 00 12 02 01  

Amount Brought forward
 1202 01 
John Raynes { Note to John Raynes given by him dated Jan. 29 th A. 1825 for 43.87. Said note since paid by James Emerson Jr. Note { See said Raynes's affidavit and statement relating to the consideration of said Note. marked D See also James Emerson Jr. affidavit - His son James Emerson Jr. for payment of same also 43 87
John Raynes Jr. { Note in favor of John Raynes Jr. against him dated Sept. 13. A. 1824 for $ 127.46. See John Raynes Jr. affidavit, marked D and extracts from his ledger of said the account which formed the consideration of said note paid by James Emerson Jr. - His son J. E. Jr. for payment of same also 127 46.
Timothy Pkins { Note to Timothy Pkins man dated Octob. 12 th A. 1812, originally given for $ 35.20. Prin. & Int. due when paid by James Emerson Jr. on August 2 d A. 1813 was $28.47. See James Emerson Jr. affidavit relating to said Pkins man removal and subsequent due on so that the consideration is not to be had, as his books are not to be found. Marked N. His son James Emerson Jr. for payment of said note. 28 47
T. & A. Evans { Note to Tho. & Amos Evans dated Sept. 12. A. 1811, for $ 52.23 Note { See the balance due on same in May 1816 & paid by James Emerson Jr. was $20.00, to them thro' their attorny  See T. & A. Evans copy of their account and the Morris same was settled. Marked, E. 20 00
Lilly Eaton { Lilly Eaton's note dated Feb. 14 th A. 1809 for $30.00 Note { Feb. 24 A. 1815. James Emerson Jr. Paid the balance due which was then due amounted to $ 31.08. See James Emerson Jr. affidavit marked N. 31 08
Sarah Hays { Note to Widow Sarah Hays dated June 19 th 1815, for $ 24.61 3/4. Feb. 17. 1817. James Emerson Jr. paid $ 70.00 - Note { See Oliver Holden's Administrator on Dr. John Hays Estate, copy of Dr. Hays Book account, for the consideration of said note given to his Widow Sarah Hays. Marked F 70.00
1522 89
Jonathan Chapman { There is also a note given to Jonathan Chapman of Boston which is mentioned in James Emerson Jr. first affidavit signed by James Emerson and his son James Emerson Jr. for the sum of $ 100.00. which is unpaid as the son says. The consideration of said note is not shown, but was as the son says for money loaned him. But there being so much already loaned for it has been thought unnecessary to put this to be at the expense of getting this. Should the Secretary deem it however necessary we will try to get it. 100 00
1622 89

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss. Reading. February 23 d A. D. 1831
Marked P
Hon John H. Eaton Secretary at War.
For the Pension Department.
In addition to the evidence already furnished the Pension Department, relating to James Emerson's application for a Pension, which was returned, I send you such further evidence as I have been able from time to time to collect, and which would, if my time would have permitted, or I could have easily obtained it, have been sent long ere this. By it you will see the copy of the original Bond from James Emerson Jr to his father. Which is marked A. — An an affidavit containing extracts from the book accounts of Jeremiah Bryant which was the origin of his notes mentioned in his former affidavit before sent you. Marked B. — An affidavit containing a copy of the book accounts of Thomas and Amos Evans showing the origin of his notes the balance of which was collected by William Nichols an attorney at law, and paid by James Emerson Jr. Marked C. — An affidavit containing copies of accounts from the Ledger of John Maynes Jr relating to the origin of his notes. Marked D. see also his affidavit sent former to you. — An affidavit containing a copy of the book account of Suel Weir, showing the origin of his notes, which as appears by said Weir's former affidavit and that of James Emerson also were paid by money hired of Jonas Porter Jr. Said Weir's affidavit is marked E. — An affidavit of Oliver Holden ad mon on Dr John Hays estate, containing a copy of the book account of said Hays against said Emerson, showing the origin of the note to his widow Sarah Hays. Marked II which said note as appears by James Emerson's Jr affidavit was paid by him to said Holden. — An affidavit of Barnaby Gale containing a copy of account from his Ledger, showing the origin of his notes and claims, which were paid as appears by affidavits of James Emerson Jr and Dr John Hart by a loan of money from Dr Hart. Marked G. — An affidavit of Daniel Gould administrator on the estate of James Nichols deceased containing a copy of an account from the books of said James Nichols, showing the origin of a note said Gould held as ad mon on said Nichols estate against said James Emerson. Marked H. — A copy and statement relating to Daniel Gould's account showing the origin of his note, against said Emerson Marked II

An affidavit of John Gould stating the origin of a note he held as treasurer of the Parish against said Emerson, Marked J. An affidavit of James Gould relating to money paid by James Emerson Jr to him for a note one Baker held against said James Emerson, Marked K. See also James Emerson Jr 2 d affidavit Marked N. - A copy of a Mortgage Deed from James Emerson
To James Parker Jr and the note therein described and the assign- ments thereon made, Marked M. This money as may be seen by James Emerson Jr first affidavit and also his 2 d Marked N was appropriated to the payment of the debts of said William, John Gould and a demand of Mr Baker in the hands of James Gould.
Dr John Harts affidavit Marked L. James Emerson Jr 2 d Affidavit in further explanation of his fathers debts
Marked O. - A list of Debts James Emerson owed at the time of the transfer of his real estate to his son, and the amount his son James Emerson Jr paid for him. Marked O. This evidence relating to the manner and origin of these debts I have endeavored to procure as far as in my power from time to time as I had leisure. The length of time elapsed since the contraction of many of them and the death of several of his creditors have rendered it very difficult and in some cases impossible to get a full explanation and has taken more time than I had to spare from my other avocations, and has been the reasons of this long delay Nor could I have been persuaded to have done this were it not from the full conviction of the real and absolute power of the said James Emerson and his son also and and the compassion their condition really excited in me. Whether we have or not produced satisfactory evidence or no. I know not, but this I do know from the most careful inspection of his affairs, that he has no property is unable to do any work and must be supported by charity soon. If however any further evidence is deemed necessary and you will have the goodness to let me know what it is I will endeavor to produce it, being satisfied as I am that he is poor I believe that fact can most unreservedly be proceeded. Mr Jeremiah Bryant's books of account and those of John Rayner Jr and Burrage Hall I have seen, and am sure you that they are correct.

But their enormous length prevented me from taking off the several items, as I feel satisfied it must have taken a quire of paper or more. I therefore for this reason and this reason only was induced to send you copies from their ledgers and the settlement as they were from year to year made. I hope this will be satisfactory; if not let me know it, and the whole shall be soon forwarded.
I also send you a brief statement of the account he owed at the time of the transfer of his real estate Market O. By to you will see that he owed the sum of $1522.89 of these his son James Emerson Jr. has paid 1003.72 leaving a balance of 519.17
James Emerson as will appear by inspection of the evidence beneath rent now owes Jeremiah Bryant besides the interest 169.17 Jonathan Chapman besides interest 100.00 169.17 Probably with the interest now due not far from 300.00
This as far as I can ascertain, and I have no doubt of it is the true state of the case.
James Emerson Jr. has his father's real estate in his hands subject to the Deeds and Jones Park & Mortgages amounting without the interest now due to $800.00 and has as appears by his affidavits and those of others paid for his father's debts to the sum of 1003.72 So that it has cost him the sum of 1803.72
(This has greatly embarrassed him, & I can now see current debts where I know him to be indebted to the sum of not far from fourteen hundred dollars - or much as his property will sell for at present.
I trust you will consider his case and if possible grant his petition.
I remain yours with much respect
Joshua Prescott

Marked 2
The following is a Schedule of the Value of the Real Estate, lately owned by James Emerson Emerson, of South Reading, Massachusetts, as valued by the Subscribers, this day:
The in Homestead, containing about twenty one acres of land, with the Buildings thereon $1265.00 About Eleven Acres of Woodland 220.00 About Two Acres of Meadow 25.00 Total $1510.00
South Reading, March 19 th 1831.
Lilly Eaton, Joseph Atwell Suel Winn Selectmen of South Reading
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. March 19 th A. D. 1831. Then the above named Lilly Eaton, Joseph Atwell and Suel Winn, Selectmen of the Town of South Reading made oath, that the above mentioned real estate late belonging to James Emerson of said South Reading had been valued by them as above set forth, and that in their opinion the value they had above affixed to it was a full estimation of its real value or as much as it would, if now put up for sale, sell for, before me
Joshua Pissott Jus. Peace
I further certify that I have seen the Records of the Town of said South Reading and it therein appears that the above named Lilly Eaton, Joseph Atwell and Suel Winn were on the first Monday of this present month chosen selectmen for the year ensuing Joshua Pissott Jus. of Peace.

Marked R
I Jonathan Chapman of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Merchant, on oath do depose and declare, -
That I now hold a promissory note, signed by James Emerson, of South Reading, in the County of Middlesex, and Commonwealth aforesaid, - which said note is dated "South Reading December 17 th 1826," and is for the sum of One hundred and three dollars, and sixty three cents, - and is payable to me, or my order, on demand with interest until paid, - That on said note, there is now due to me, the sum of about one hundred dollars, - That the consideration of said note, was the sum of Forty dollars, loaned by me, to said Emerson, more than Twenty years ago, - and the amount of the note now, is owing to successive additions of simple interest, which said Emerson was unable to pay when due, - to the principal debt, upon successive renewals of the note, - That said note is still due and unpaid, - That the interest upon the present note, and Three dollars and sixty three cents of the principal sum, has been paid, by a son of said Emerson, - viz James Emerson Jr. -
March 21 1831. - Jon a Chapman
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. March 21 st AD 1831, Then the above named Jon a Chapman made oath that the foregoing statement by him made and subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth, in relation to the subject matter therein contained before me Joshua Prescott Jus. of the Peace